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POCKETBOOK 



VETERINARY MEDICAL 
PRACTICE 



BY 

A. VON ROSENBERG, D.V. S., 

MEMBER OF THE WOLVERINE STATE VETERINARY 

ASSOCIATION AND MEMBER OF THE 

MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF 

SCIENCE. 



BOERICKE & TaFEL 

PHILADELPHIA 

1909 



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CONTENTS 



Introduction 5 

Explanatory Notes 8 

Diseases and Treatment 12 

Surgical Hints 112 

Table of Weights and Measures .... 117 

Mechanism of Labor 117 

Index 118 



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PREFACE 



Science has made long strides toward 
advancement in the field of therapeutics; 
the biggest change has taken place, how- 
ever, in Veterinary Therapeutics. The 
old-fashioned idea that few diseases 
in the lower animals were curable, if 
at all recognizable, and that quart- 
bottle doses of some mixture or other 
were necessary to combat the same, 
is fast becoming obsolete. Scientific re- 
search has shown us that the lower ani- 
mals are not only subject to the same 
diseases, but can be cured by the same 
methods and with the same remedies, and 
with no larger doses than the human 
subject needs. At first thought this 
assertion w^ould seem exaggerated, but 
when we consider that horses, cattle, etc., 
are purely vegetarians, and that, as a 
consequence, their systems are not con- 



6 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

taminated with highly-seasoned and indi- 
gestible food, and that they are not 
addicted to drugs or liquor, but are in a 
natural condition, it can be more readily 
understood why they respond to small 
doses of medicine. The author having 
put this to a test in general practice, 
decided to record the results of his work 
and publish them for the benefit of all 
practitioners. 

After all, correct diagnosis and success- 
ful treatment is the ultimate object of 
medicine. Pathology, although a very 
important study, from its scientific in- 
terest, is of little use to us in the prophy- 
laxis and the cure of disease. 

The main rule to be followed in making 
use of this little book is: ''Give small 
doses, often repeated, till effect," and to 
give the indicated remedy so long as it is 
attended with improvement in the pa- 
tient's condition before a change is made. 
The dose for the horse is ten drops; cattle, 
fifteen drops; sheep, dogs, hogs and cats, 
from three to five drops. The triturations 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 7 

are to be given the same as the tinctures, 
viz : ten grains to horses, fifteen grains to 
cattle, etc. The liquid preparations are 
best administered with a half ounce hard 
rubber syringe. The triturates dry on 
the tongue with a spoon. The author 
always gives the tinctures diluted in a 
little cold water. 

Although the names are given to the 
various diseases, they do not furnish any 
definite data by which the doctor can 
select the remedy, but he must take 
every case as he finds it, and select his 
remedy in accordance with the symp- 
toms presented, always bearing in mind 
that there are no two cases of a given 
sickness or disease exactly alike, but that 
"every case is a law unto itself." 

In conclusion, it is hoped that this little 
book will prove a help to the veterinary 
practitioner, for whom it has been writ- 
ten. The Author. 

Big Rapids, Mich., August, 1909. 



EXPLANATORY NOTES 



X stands for " alternated with." 



Dosage, 

Horses 10 drops. 

Cattle 15 drops. 

Colts and calves 5-10 drops. 

Hogs 3-8 drops. 

Sheep 3-5 drops. 

Dogs and cats 1-6 drops. 



When several remedies are named in 
succession, it means that the prescriber 
is to use them in the order given; allow- 
ing each remedy sufficient time to act 
before changing to the next. It is to be 
understood, however, that the prescriber 
is to continue giving one remedy as long 
as the required results are obtained and 
to change to the next only when the 
preceding one has exhausted its useful- 
ness. 

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Veterinary Medical Practice. 9 

All remedies are to be administered in 
the first potency (Ix), except those 
enumerated below. Some authorities 
favor high potencies all through, but in 
the years of practical experience, the 
author has found that the majority of 
the remedies given to the domestic ani- 
mals work far more satisfactorily in the 
first dilution or trituration, whichever it 
might be. Those which work best in 
higher attenuation are as follows: 

Apis mel., 3x, 

Apium virus, 3x.— 6x. 

Arsenicum album, 2x.-6x. 

Asafoetida, 3x. 

Calcarea arsen., 3x. 

Calcarea iodat,, 3x. 

Camphora, 3x. 

Cannabis Ind., 2x. 

Cantharis, 3x. 

Causticum, 3x. 

China, 2x. 

Coffea, 3x. 

Cuprum ars., 4x. 

Ferrum carbon., 2x. 



10 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Glonoin^ 5x. 
Graphites, 3x. 
Hepar sulph. caic, 3x. 
Ipecacuanha, 3x. 
Kah bichrom., 2x.-3x. 
Kreosotum, 3x. 
Lachesis, 6x.-12x. 
Lycopodium, 2x.-3x. 
Mercur. cyanat., 6x. 
Merc. iod. rubr., 2x.-4x. 
Merc, solub., 6x. 
Merc. subl. cor., 6x. 
Merc, viv., 6x. 
Muriatic, acidum, 2x.-3x. 
Nitri acidum, 3x. 
Nux vomica, lx.-6x. 
01. terebinth, 3x.-6x. 
Petroleum, 3x. 
Phosphorus, 3x.-6x. 
Phosphori acidum, 2x.-3x. 
Plumb, acet., lx.-3x. 
Sepia, 3x. 
Silicea, 3x. 
Stramonium, 3x. 
Stannum, 3x. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 11 

Sulphur, 3x.-6x. 
Sulphuric acidum, 3x. 
Symphytum, 3x. 
Tartarus emeticus, 3x. 
Tartarus stibiatus, 3x, 
Thuja Occident., 3x. 
Veratrum album, 2x.-6x, 
Veratrum viride, 2x.-6x. 
Zincum sulph., 3x. 



Code of Common Suggestive 
Diagnostic Symptoms* 



Abscesses, internal — Blood-poisoning, 
pneumonia, pharyngitis. 

Abscesses on body — Blood-poisoning. 

Abscesses at root of tooth — Caries. 

Abdomen, enlarged and ^pendulous — 
Dropsy. 

Action when lifting legs sharp and jerky, 
with very cautious putting doion of the 
feet — Shiverer, stringhalt. 

Anxious countenance — Congestion of 
lungs, asthma, gastritis, rupture of 
stomach, peritonitis. 

Appetite, capricious — Chronic glanders, 
indigestion, dropsy, diabetes insipidus. 

Appetite, loss of — Simple fever, bilious 
fever, erysipelas, glanders, weed, pur- 
pura, bronchitis, pneumonia. New 
Market fever, possible poisoning, dys- 
entery, congestion of liver. 

12 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 13 

Blood dark, does not form cZoi— Blood- 
poisoning, purpura. 
Bloodspots, small, on nasal membrane — 

Purpura. 
Blood oozes from swellings about body — 
Purpura. 

Blood drips continuously from swellings — 
Purpura. 

Body covered with patches of cold sweat — 
Congestion of lungs, palpitation, bowel 
obstruction, cerebro-spinal meningitis. 

Bones of the face bulge out — Advanced 
nasal gleet. 

Breathing weak, with deep sighing — Rup- 
ture of stomach. 

Breath drawn in easily and quickly — Asth- 
ma. 

Breath foul— Bilious fever, erysipelas, 
caries. 

Breathing irregidar — Carditis, meningitis, 
cerebro-spinal meningitis. 

Breath expired with difficulty— Asthma., 
heart disease. 

Breathing rapid and distressed — Pleurisy, 
New Market fever, palpitation, cardi- 



14 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

tis, spasm of diaphragm, flatulent colic, 
lockjaw. 

Breathing quickened — Simple fever, bil- 
ious fever, strangles, erysipelas, glan- 
ders, farcy- anthrax, rheumatism, weed, 
lymphangitis, rabies, purpura, common 
cold, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, 
New Market fever, aneurism, conges- 
tion of liver, mammitis. 

Champing and grinding of teeth — Sour 
stomach, lock-jaw. 

Cheeks swollen — Calculus in Parotid duct 
(see under ''Parotitis"). 

Choke, tendency to, from swelling around 
throat — Purpura, strangles, laryngitis. 

Constipated bowels — Bilious fever, pur- 
pura, pneumonia, New Market fever, 
enteritis (especially in foals), diabetes 
insipidus, cerebritis, meningitis, colic. 

Convulsive struggles — Anthrax, vegetable 
poisoning (strychnia). 

Cough, soft — Strangles, glanders, com- 
mon cold, broken wind. 

Cough, hard and dry — Laryngitis. 

Cough, short and dry — Bronchitis. 



Veterinary Medical Practice, 15 

Cough, moist — Pneumonia. 

Cough, short and catchy — Pneumonia. 

Cough, difficult and painful- — Pleurisy, 
asthma. 

Cough excited hy exercise, eating or drink- 
ing — Broken wind. 

Cough, accompanied hy wind passing 
from anus — Broken wind. 

Cough varied — Sore throat. 

Delirium — Anthrax. 

Discharge of blood from, natural outlets — 
Anthrax. 

Difficidty in swallowing — Sore throat. 

Drink, constant desire to — Simple fever, 
bihous fever, lymphangitis, weed, 
common cold. 

Dropsical swelling of legs and abdomen — 
Dilation of the heart. 

Drumlike state of abdomen — Flatulent 
colic, tympanites, hoven. 

Dropsical effusions of the breast — Neph- 
ritis. 

Dropsical effusion of the perns— Nephritis. 

Dullness, listlessness— Chrome glanders, 
bronchitis, pneumonia, dropsy, con- 
gestion of liver, distemper. 



16 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Emaciated condition — Aneurism, dysen- 
tery, diabetes insipidus, tuberculosis. 

Endeavors to balance itself on hack — En- 
teritis. 

Eructation of gas by inouth — Gastritis, 
indigestion. 

Eyes, watery discharge from — Common 
cold, pneumonia. 

EyeSj staring and bloodshot — Cerebritis, 
meningitis, cerebro-spinal meningitis. 

Eyes, swollen and red — Influenza, com- 
mon cold, congestion of lungs, pneu- 
monia, conjunctivitis. 

Eyelids swollen and diffused — Gastritis. 

Exhaustion, indicoiions of — Blood-pois- 
oning, asthma, bilious fever. 

Exhaustion and distress — Carditis. 

F cecal evacuations very fetid — Dysen- 
tery. 

F cecal evacuations loith blood — Dysen- 
tery. 

FcBces light-colored — Bilious fever. 

Forelegs set wide apart — Pneumonia, pal- 
pitation, lock-jaw. 

Foreleg flexed and resting on toe — Rheu- 
matism. 



Veterinary Medical Proxtice. 17 

Food not digested — Indigestion, bilious 
fever (examine teeth). 

Food imperfectly masticated and dropped 
in manger — Caries (examine teeth). 

Frequent ineffectual attempts to lie doivn 
— Cohc, flatulent colic. 

Giddiness — Erysipelas. 

Glands betiveen hack of jaw-hone and neck 
swollen — Parotitis. 

Glands hetween jaws sioollen and hard — 
Glanders, nasal gleet, strangles. 

Glands hetioeen jaws swollen and soft — 
Strangles, laryngitis. 

Great excitahility — Rabies. 

Grunting on being turned around — Pleur- 
isy, 

Gums swollen and tender — I^ amp as. 

Head, inahility to move sideways — Lock- 
jaw, parotitis. 

Head turned (either side), pointing to re- 
gion of uterus — Metritis. 

Head turned, pointing to right side to re- 
gion of loioer howels — Colic, enteritis. 

Head turned to off side, pointing to region 
of liver — Congestion of liver. 



18 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Head hanging down — Congestion of lungs. 

Head leaning on manger^Brain, teeth, 
caries. 

Head pressed against wall — Anthrax, in- 
digestion with stupor. 

Head poked straight out — Laryngitis, 
pneumonia, indigestion, lock-jaw. 

Heaving at flanks — Influenza, pneumonia. 

Hiccough — Spasm of diaphragm. 

Hind limb flexed and resting on toe — • 
Rheumatism. 

Hind legs, stiffness of, dragging gait — 
Rheumatism, nephritis, shiverer. 

Hindquarters pressed against wall of 
stable — Bowel obstruction. 

Impatient of pain — Bowel obstruction. 

Inability to swallow — Strangles, laryngitis, 
glossitis, caustic irritation, lock-jaw. 

Inability to open mouth — Tetanus. 

Joints swollen, hot and tender — Rheuma- 
tism. 

Jugular pulsation — Carditis, dilation of 
the heart. 

Leaden hue of mucous membrane of nos- 
trils — Glanders, farcy. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 19 

Leg swollen — Dropsy, injury. 

Legs and body deathly cold — Pneumonia, 
New Market fever, dilation of heart, 
enteritis, congestion of liver. 

Lips and cheeks swollen — Lampas (exam- 
ine teeth). 

Liquid returns through nose while drinking 
— Obstruction of gullet. 

Licking stable walls — Gastritis, indiges- 
tion. 

Lies down for a jew minutes only at a 
time — Dropsy. 

Lifs on either side hang pendulous — 
Hemiphlegia. 

Loins and thighs, muscular spasm of — 
Azoturia, shiverer. 

Loins tender on pressure — Metritis, mam- 
mitis. 

Looking around at flanks — Colic, influ- 
enza, gastritis, bowel obstruction, 
nephritis. 

Loss of condition — Glanders, farcy, indi- 
gestion (examine teeth). 
Masticate, inability to — Paralysis (exam- 
ine teeth). 



20 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Makes a noise in breathing — Roaring, 
polypus. 

Mare after foaling rests full upon belly, 
knees and hocks well under — Retention 
of after-birth. 

Mare stam'ps her feet, swishes tail and 
postures to urinate — Retention of after- 
birth. 

Membrana nictitans of eye moves spas- 
modically — Lockj aw. 

Mouth dry and hot — Enteritis. 

Mouth and tongue cold and clammy — 
Rupture of stomach. 

Movements of hind legs cannot be con- 
trolled — Influenza, azoturia. 

Mouth hot and clammy — Erysipelas. 

Movements cannot be controlled — Influ- 
enza, anthrax, rabies, cerebro-spinal 
meningitis, shiverer, azoturia. 

Muscular spasms in various parts of body 
Cerebro-spinal meningitis. 

Muscles hard and unyielding — Rabies, 
lockjaw. 

Nasal membrane red and dry — Common 
cold, bronchitis. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 21 

Nasal discharge thick and viscid — Chronic 
glanders. 

Nasal discharge rusty colored — Pneu- 
monia. 

Nostrils dilated — Influenza, pneumonia, 
lockjaw. 

Nose rested on seat of pain — Bowel ob- 
struction. 

Nose, mucous discharge, clotted — Nasal 
gleet. 

Nose discharge mixed with blood — Nasal 
gleet. 

Nose discharge yellow — New Market fever. 

Nose elevated — Laryngitis. 

Noise creates excitement — Rabies, lock- 
jaw. 

Paddling with the hind feet — Traumatic 
peritonitis, cystitis. 

Pain, paroxysms of — Colic. 

Pain and great uneasiness — Rupture of 
stomach and bowel obstruction. 

Pain in abdomen, constant — Enteritis, 
peritonitis. 

Persistent pawing of foreleg but does not 
roll — Gastritis, indigestion, mineral- 
poisoning, colic, traumatic peritonitis. 



22 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Penis, sheath of, excessively swollen, can- 
not protrude when urinating — Phymosis. 

Penis protrudes beyond sheath, cannot re- 
tract — Paraphymosis. 

Pointing with nose to seat of pain — Weed, 
peritonitis. 

Prostration — Influenza, erysipelas, car- 
ditis. 

Protrusion of anus — Bowel obstruction. 

Pulse rapid — Simple fever, bilious fever, 
strangles, influenza, erysipelas, rabies, 
glanders, farcy, rheumatism, blood- 
poisoning, weed, lymphangitis, pur- 
pura, common cold, laryngitis, bron- 
chitis, pneumonia, New Market fever, 
dysentery, congestion of liver, neph- 
ritis, azoturia, mammitis. 

Pulse rapid hut weak — Anthrax. 

Pulse rapid and hard — Pleurisy, cere- 
bri tis, meningitis, cerebro-spinal men- 
ingitis. 

Pulse rapid and full — Carditis, metritis. 

Pulse rapid, small and wiry — Pneumonia, 
gastritis, bowel obstruction, enteritis, 
peritonitis. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 23 

Pulse rapid, small and weak — Congestion 
of lungs. 

Pulse soft and weak — Diabetes insipidus. 

Pulse weak and intermittent — Dropsy. 

Pulse quick and thready — Peritonitis. 

Pulse intermittent and irregular — Palpi- 
tation, dilation of heart, carditis, 
aneurism. 

Pulse tumultuous — Palpitation, spasm of 
diaphragm. 

Refuses to be handled about 7nouth — 
Lampas. 

Region of liver, just behind last rib, tender- 
ness on pressure — Congestion of liver, 
nephritis. 

Respirations thoracic — Influenza, flatu- 
lent colic, peritonitis, dropsy. 

Resting on breast bone — Indigestion. 

Restlessness and uneasiness — Cerebri tis, 
colic, meningitis, nephritis, periton- 
itis. 

Rolling and stretching — Enteritis. 

Roof of mouth swollen — I^ampas. 

Rolls frequently — Indigestion, bowel ob- 
struction. 



24 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Running at nose and eyes — Strangles, in- 
fluenza. 

Saliva dripping from mouth — Anthrax, 
caustic glossitis, influenza, lampas, 
lockjaw, foreign subjects in gullet, 
gastritis, mercurial poisoning, rabies, 
parotitis, strangles. 

Sediment in urine — Rheumatism, cystitis. 

Shaking—AxiiYiYQiK, gastritis. 

Shivering jits — Simple fever, bilious 
fever, congestion of lungs, carditis, 
dysentery, enteritis, peritonitis, pleu- 
risy, pneumonia. 

Staring coat — Simple fever, bilious fever, 
influenza, erysipelas, glanders, farcy, 
common cold, nasal ^gleet, bronchitis, 
congestion of lungs, indigestion, drop- 
sy, diabetes insipidus. 

Standing position persistently maintained 
— Carditis, gastritis, hemiplegia, me- 
tritis, pneumonia. 

Stiff gait — Rheumatism. 

Stiffness in turning — Aneurism. 

Stupor ivith partial unconsciousness — In- 
digestion. 



Veterinary Medical Practice, 25 

Stiffness and soreness — Influenza. 

Straining to evacuate — Bowel obstruction. 

Swelling of head, nostrils and lips — Pur- 
pura. 

Swelling of legs — Erysipelas, aneurism, 
influenza, weed, rheumatism. 

Swelling about legs and body with exuda- 
tion of fluid and 6Zoo(i— Erysipelas, 
weed, purpura. 

Swelling underneath abdomen that pits on 
pressure — -D r op sy . 

Swelling of abdomen with exudation of 
blood — Anthrax. 

Swelling of hind legs high up, extending 
downivards — Lymphangitis . 

Sweating— AnihvsiX, carditis. 

Swelling of skin, tense, bright red and 
shining — Erysipelas, weed. 

Swishing of tail — Cystitis. 

Tempei^ture below normal — Diabetes in- 
sipidus, mineral poisoning. 

Tail, jerky twitching of — Lockjaw. 

Temperature heightened — Bilious fever, 
simple fever, weed, strangles, influ- 
enza, rabies, erysipelas, glanders, pur- 



26 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

pura, farcy, lymphangitis, rheumatism, 
blood-poisoning, common cold, laryn- 
gitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, New Mar- 
ket fever, pharyngitis, enteritis, dys- 
entery, peritonitis, nephritis, azoturia, 
metritis, mammitis, cerebritis, menin- 
gitis. 

Tenderness of region of /it;er — Bilious 
fever. 

Tenderness on "pressure over loins — Aneur- 
ism, nephritis. 

Tenderness on pressure of abdomen — En- 
teritis, peritonitis. 

Testicles shrunken in size — Impotence. 

Thirst very great — Bilious fever, simple 
fever, weed, common cold, lymphan- 
gitis, bronchitis, dj^sentery. 

Throat sore — I.aryngitis, common cold. 

Throat, siuollen — Laryngitis, distemper. 

Tires quickly with little ivork — Indigestion, 
nasal gleet, malaria, typhoid, tuber- 
culosis. 

Tongue dry and brown — Primary glossitis. 

Tongue swollen and protruding — Primary 
glossitis. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 27 

Tongue swollen and whitish — Caustic irri- 
tation. 

Turning consia.ntly to one side in walking 
— Hemiplegia. 

Udder swollen, hard and shining, the 
swelling extending along ahdomen — 
Mammitis. 

Ulcers on legs — Farcy. 

Unconsciousness — Anthrax, fatigue. 

Urine, inability to jmss — Colic, metritis. 

Urination, posing for — Colic, renal con- 
gestion, nephritis. 

Urine, suppression of — Renal congestion, 
nephritis. 

Urine, high colored— Simple fever, bil- 
ious fever, influenza, purpura, pneu- 
monia, carditis, indigestion, dropsy, 
mammitis. 

Urine increased in quantity — Glanders, 
farcy. 

Urine diminished in quantity — Simple 
fever, bilious fever, influenza, pneu- 
monia, carditis, indigestion, dropsy, 
mammitis. 

Urine coffee colored — Azoturia, 



28 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Urine pale in color — Glanders, farcy. 

Urine, watery constituents excessive — Dia- 
betes insipidus. 

Urine mixed with blood constantly drib- 
bling from vagina — Cystitis. 

Variable action of the bowels — Indigestion. 

Visible mucous membranes grayish-blue 
color — Diabetes insipidus. 

Visible mucous membranes pallid — Rup- 
ture of stomach, dropsy. 

Visible mucous membranes yellow — Con- 
gestion of the liver. 

Visible mucous membranes red and in- 
jected — Cerebro-spinal meningitis, ra- 
bies, enteritis. 

Voiniting — Ruptured stomach, gastritis. 

Wasting of muscles — Diabetes insipidus. 

Womb, mouth of, closed — (See under 
^'Parturition.") 

Yellow appearance of mucous membranes 
— Bilious fever, influenza. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 29 

Abortion. 

Accessory Measures. Keep patient 
quiet and warm, in roomy boxstall. Give 
douches of 10 per cent, of sol. of irisol or 
lysol after miscarriage has taken place. 

Aconite. Excitable, restless tempera- 
ment, high condition, profuse flow of 
ordinary colored blood, frequent lying 
down and getting up, tottering gait, 
giddy. 

Aletris far. In habitual abortion. 
Give two to three weeks before period of 
pregnancy. 

Arnica. Resulting from injury. 

Belladonna. Uneasiness, pressing out 
of vaginal walls with discharge of blood, 
eyes bright red, throbbing of carotid 
artery under pressure, great excitement. 

Crocus sat. Discharge dark-colored, 
stringy blood clots. 

Hamamelis. Flow of dark-colored, 
venous blood, slow and constant. 

Ipecacuanha. Flow of bright-red 



30 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

blood, full and constant, tries or does 
vomit. 

Sahina. Post-partum haemorrhage, 
dark-colored, black clots floating in thin, 
watery-colored fluid, discharged in spurts 
when after-pains come on. 

Secale cornut. Post-partum haemor- 
rhage, constant, slow flow of dark- 
colored, bad-smelling blood, low temper- 
ature, seems to be in constant pain. 

Viburnum. Pains very severe, blood 
discharged entirely in clots. 

Caulophyllum. Threatened abortion, 
uterine contractions feeble with slight 
loss of blood. Chamomilla. Frequent 
attempts to pass water during labor 
pains, urine profuse and pale, excitable, 
irritable, viciously bites at attendants. 
Cimicifuga for habitual cases of ''rheu- 
matic tendency." Gelsemium. Symp- 
toms of abortion with loss of control 
over movements. 

Abscesses. 

Aconite. Inflammation and heat, fe- 
ver, restlessness. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 31 

Arsenicum. Proud flesh, edges of 
sore hard and everted, pain. 

Echinacea to prevent general sepsis. 

Externally: Acid carbolic, Calendula, 
Peroxide hydrogen, Lysol or Irisol, Bi- 
chloride of mere, solution. 

Actinomycosis. 

Treat surgically with antiseptic pre- 
cautions. Give internally AconiteXNux 
vom., Hepar sulph.. Arnica, Echinacea. 

Afterbirth (Retention of). 

Aconite. Restlessness, fever. 

Belladonna. Great excitement, dry- 
ness and tenderness of vagina and os 
uteri; pains come on quickly and pass off 
quickly. 

Pulsatilla. Protracted labor. 

Secale cornut. Protracted labor with 
discharge of dark-colored, bad-smelling 
blood. Flush uterus and vagina with 
calendula, acid carbol., bichloride of 
mere, lysol or irisol sol. 



32 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Amaurosis. 

Pulsatilla, Cannabis, Conium, Sulphur, 
allowing each remedy time to act. 

Ammon. carh., in more chronic cases. 

St. Anthony's Fire. 

Aconite, follow with Belladonna and 
Phosphorus. 

Nux vomica, loss of appetite; Pulsa- 
tilla, thirstless; Chamomilla, milk ceases 
to flow. 

Appetite (Loss of). 

Antim. crud. Look for cause. (See 
'^Anorexia.") 

Apoplexy. 

Place head high. Aconite, cold water 
or ice to head, tepid -normal saline solu- 
tion per rectum, rub limbs and small of 
back, Gelsemium, Strychnia. 

Aphthae. 

Acid muriat., Acid sulphuric, Borax, 
Kali chlor. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 33 

Arthritis (Joint 111). 

Aconite, with fever; Calcarea phos- 
phorica, Silicea if abscesses develop around 
joints, Hep. sulph., Echinacea to prevent 
general sepsis. 

Asthma (Broken Wind). 

Digitalis at very commencement, fol- 
lowed by Arsenicum alb. Nux vomica if 
traced to digestive organs; passes flatus 
per anum. Ipecacuanha, traced to in- 
flammation of respiratory tract with 
running at nose and eyes. 

Lobelia. Any exertion causes par- 
oxysms of coughing and difficulty in 
breathing, distention of abdomen, passes 
much water and frequently. Sulphur if 
arsenicum fails. Sanguinaria, rattling in 
throat; Belladonna with swelling of 
throat; Amnion, carb., for excessive 
amount of phlegm. 

Ascites (Dropsy). 

Apocynum cannabin. Unquenchable 
thirst, its principal indication is copious 



34 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

yellow or brownish diarrhoea; expelled 
with great force. Acts as diuretic. 

Arsenicum alb. Legs much swollen, 
heart affected, general debility, difficult 
breathing, continuous thirst, feeble, irreg- 
ular pulse, cold ears and legs. 

Apis mel. Difficult to urinate, only 
makes small quantity at a time ; elevated 
temperature. 

Lycopodium. External dropsical 
swellings. 

Digitalis. Heart action irregular, in- 
termittent pulse. Colchicum and Nux 
vom. for constipation. 

Atrophy. 

(Treat symptomatically.) 
Arnica J China, Arsenicum, Sulphur, 
Rhus tox. 

Anthrax. 

Anthracinum, C. M., Aconite, Arseni- 
cum, Nux vom., Mercurius vivus. 

Anorexia (Loss of Appetite). 

Arnica, if mouth is injured; Merc. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 35 

viv., if ulcerated; Acid sulphur., for aph- 
thae; Opium and Nux from over-exer- 
tion; Antimon. crud., from over-loaded 
stomach; Arsenicum, from bad feed; 
Nux vom.. Dulcamara, from cold, dung 
hard and dry; Pulsatilla, dung thin and 
fetid; Asarum Europ., dung papescent, 
mixed with blood-streaked mucus; Pul- 
satilla, diarrhoea, thirstless, cold feet; 
Arsenicum, diarrhoea with colic; Pulsa- 
tilla, Nux vom., Sepia, canine hunger; 
Cina, from worms. 

Aneurism. 

Lycopodium, plenty of rest. 
Angina Pectoris. 

Aconite, with chill; Arsenicum, from 
cold drinking; Bryonia X Aconite, at 
commencement; Belladonna, congestive 
stage; Digitalis, irregular beating of 
heart; Nux vom., constipation; Pulsa- 
tilla, diarrhoea. 

Azoturia. 

First use catheter, and then give 



36 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Aconite, for restlessness; Mux vom., for 
constipation; Cantharis or Hyoscyamus, 
for retention of urine. In commence- 
ment alternate Cantharis with Aconite. 
Rub joints thoroughly and often. If 
very depressed, give v/hisky or strychnia 
hypodermically for extreme exhaustion. 
Keep sores well cleaned with ten per cent, 
lysol, irisol, carbol. acid or creolin sol. 
Rub joints with Aimica. 

Barrenness. 

Arnica, if due to injury; Aletris far., 
if weakness of generative organs is the 
cause, or Viburmim. (See, also, under 
'^^bortion.") 

Belching Up Wind. 

Carho veg., Natr. hico.rh., Nux vom. 

Bladder (Inversion of). 

Reduce to proper site. Arnica, Kali 
hrom. 

Blood-poisoning. 

Echinacea, Lachesis, Crotalus, Sulphur, 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 37 

China. If there is an open sore, use 
peroxide of hydrogen, carboUc acid, calen- 
dula, irisol, lysol, or creoUn sol., one per 
cent. 

Bronchitis. 

Aconite to abate febrile symptoms; 
Bryonia, for inflamed condition of wind- 
pipe, extending down to bifurcation; 
short, dry cough, aggravated by motion; 
Mercurius sol., extending to finest tubes 
in bronchi, slavering from mouth. 

Antimon. tart., accumulation of soft, 
white mucus, rattling noise. 

Phosphorus, discharge from nostrils 
scanty, but of rusty color, physical ex- 
haustion. 

Arsenicum album, consolidated exu- 
dation of mucus; Sulphur, as intercur- 
rent remedy; Sanguinaria, loud, hard 
breathing with rattling in throat. Bella- 
donna, sore throat, seems to suffocate if 
throat is pressed upon. 

Spongia, breathing difficult, accom- 
panied with whistling sound; Ipecac, if 



38 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

tendency to vomiting; Arsenicum, if legs 
are cold and animal is very weak ; Pulsa- 
tilla, vomiting, shivering, tenderness 
about region of stomach. 

Ammon. carh., if Sang, does not give 
relief. 

Externally, apply equal parts of turp., 
ammon. and olive oil, once a day. 

Broncho -Pneu tnonia . 

Aconite x Belladonna, in congestive 
stage, with elevated temperature; Phos- 
phorus, in discharge of red, rusty-colored 
mucus from nostrils; Chelidonium majus, 
with liver complications. (See also 
under ''Bronchitis.^') 

Cachexia Aquosa. 

Graphites, Lycopodium, if not too much 
debilitated; Hellehorus niger, difficult 
breathing; China, Lycopodium in drop- 
sical conditions; Nux vom., with bowel 
complications; Sidphur, as intercurrent 
remedy. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 39 

Calculus. 

Lycopodium, for gravelly deposit, for a 
week; if not entirely relieved, give Phos- 
phoric acid. Berheris aquifol., if accom- 
panied with symptoms of acute colic. 

Canker. 

Hydrochloric acid and as a dressing 
use Bichloride of mercury, Benzoini tinc- 
tura comp., Listerine solution as wash. 

Capped Hock. 

Iodine internally and externally, or 
Arsenicum iodide. 

Carditis. 

Aconite, exhaustion and distress ac- 
companied by palpitation; Actcea race- 
mosa, in mares with uterine complica- 
tions; Arsenicum alb., extreme systemic 
prostration, feebleness of heart action, 
imperceptible pulse, palpitation, difficult 
breathing, dropsical swelling under chest, 
abdomen and legs. 

Cactus grand., pronounced febrile 



40 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

symptoms, alternately shivering and 
sweating, hangs head down as though 
heavy and aching, considerable palpita- 
tion, short, oppressive breathing, some 
diarrhoea, passes lots of thick-looking 
urine. Digitalis, irregular, intermittent 
pulse, regurgitation in jugular veins, 
dropsy, indicated by swelling of legs. 
Spigelia, if associated with rheumatism, 
also pericardium affected, weakness of 
eyes, tries to avoid light, whites of eyes 
bloodshot; patient is thin, weak and 
lifeless, capricious appetite, constipated 
bowels, rough coat, general dullness. 

Spongia in affections of the heart 
valves, rough, husky cough, painful pal- 
pitation, extreme difficulty in breathing, 
with intermittent periods of apparent 
suffocation, stands with forelegs wide 
apart, tottering at knees, it also passes 
off for a time then repeats itself. 

Caries 

Mercurius corr. in discoloration, ex- 
tract tooth in extreme cases, lance. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 41 

Tincture of benzoin externally on gum, 
after extraction flush mouth with sol. of 
listerine or Kali perm, daily. 

Catarrh. 

See cystitis, common cold, nephritis, 
gastralgia, etc. 

Cataract. 

(Operate.) 
Cerebri tis. 

Kali hrom., Hydrate chloral, prevent 
from doing himself harm. (See '^Cere- 
bro-spinal Meningitis.") 

Cerebro- spinal Meningitis. 

Actcea racem., sharp, muscular spasms, 
great restlessness, eye and urinary com- 
plications, Chloral, Natrum hrom,. Mor- 
phia. 

Chorea. 

Ignatia. Symptoms are greatly aggra- 
vated by being startled or frightened. 
Agaricus muscarius, twitchings cease 



42 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

when at rest; Cuprum met., spasms ex- 
tremely severe, indicating deep-seated 
disease; Arsenicum, symptoms worse at 
night, restlessness, weakness by work, 
comes on periodically, run down in gen- 
eral. Zinc sulphate if caused by in- 
jury or following some exhausting dis- 
ease; Nux vom. for constipation; Bis- 
wMth subnitrate or Ipecacuanha for vomit- 
ing; Oxalate cerium in extreme cases. 

Choke. 

Use probang. After obstacle has been 
removed, give Kalium permang., gr. v-x, 
in pail of drinking water, feed on soft food 
for a few days. Nux vom. x Colchicuniy 
to relieve bloat. 

Chancre. 

Hydrogen peroxide, if too strong, use 
diluted, then dress with Thuja occid., 
applied on linen. Give Thuja internally, 
also Arsenicum iodide. 

Coryza. 

(See ^Tommon Cold.") 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 43 

Common Cold. 

Aconite, febrile symptoms; Ammon. 
carh., nose stuffed up, irritating cough, 
caused by mucus in bronchial tubes; 
Ammon. muriat. if accompanied with 
chilliness, lassitude, sluggishness and 
prostration, loss of appetite, profuse 
sweating and urination; Arsen. alb. or 
Arsen. iodide, thin discharge from nose 
and eyes, watery and burning, cough 
from rawness in throat, constant desire 
to drink, ''however, only little at a 
time." Belladonna, pronounced swell- 
ing of lining membrane of eyes, blood- 
shot appearance, light causes discom- 
fort, throat sore, swallowing difficult. 
Sanguinaria, rattling in throat, very loud 
breathing. Nux vom., cold in head, nos- 
trils stopped up, constipation, impaired 
appetite. Let patient inhale hot steam, 
adding to water either aconite or tere- 
binthina. If disease extends to bron- 
chial tubes and has tendency towards 
affecting lungs, give Bryonia, Dulcamara; 
if Bryonia is not sufficient, Camphora 



44 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

tinct., Tartar emetic, Ipecacuanha will be 
found of value in some cases. 

Coma. 

Whisky, Strychnia, Camphor, Nux 
vom., Spiritus ammonice aromat., rub 
patient, blanket well; let them inhale 
Ammonia, Cam.phor or Amyl nitrite. 

Corns. 

Pare out foot well, then dress with 
Calomel, Acidum nitricum or I odium. 

Congestion of Kidneys. 

Terebinthina, Pichi, Uva ursi. Cinchona, 
Aconite, febrile symptoms, restlessness, 
urine fiery red, depositing thick, muddy 
sediment. 

Arnica from injury, Dulcamara if it 
supervenes after getting wet. Cantharis, 
frequent and painful emissions of bloody 
urine in small quantities, trembling of 
hinder extremities, which are wide apart, 
and back arched. Cannabis Ind., violent 
straining, restlessness, paws the ground, 
strikes at abdomen with feet. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 45 

Congestion of Liver. 

Bryonia, tenderness on pressure, swell- 
ing at region of liver, giddiness, skin and 
mucous membranes pale and yellow, 
constipation. Merc, sol., shivering, cold 
sweat, pale-colored faeces, constipated 
and offensive odor, loss of appetite, eyes 
and mouth yellow, sallow-looking skin, 
does not lie down on account of extreme 
pain in region of liver. Aconite, in acute 
cases, febrile symptoms, pulse and respi- 
ration above normal, bilious attacks 
from cold or chill. Chelidoniwn majus, 
chronic inflammation, jaundice, gall 
stones are present, faeces, soft and of 
a deep yellow color, or light colored and 
constipated, visible mucous membranes 
deep orange color, urine thick, deep 
yellow color, leaving sediment on floor, 
tongue coated with thick yellow fur. 
Leptandra Virg. The usual symptoms of 
bilious fever, the faeces are ^^ frequent 
profuse, black foetid and papescent." 

Lycopodium. Kidneys very active, 
especially at night, bowels rumble, mu- 



46 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

cous membranes yellow, oppressed 
breathing. 

Constipation. 

Bryonia, from eating unhealthy, poor 
food, faeces black and hard, difficult to 
pass. Collinsonia Canadensis for con- 
stipation in mares which are with foal. 
Hydrastis Canad., if due to debility of 
colon and rectum, with prolapsus ani, 
and haemorrhoids. Lycopodium, chronic 
form, liver also affected, ears and legs 
cold, sallow complexion, passes large 
quantities of urine. Nux vom. lack of 
peristalsis, irregular evacuations. 

Colic. 

I have cured the majority of my cases 
with alternate doses of Nux vom. and 
Colocynthis, giving enemata of warm 
water and glycerine. Aconite has proven 
beneficial at the commencement if pa- 
tient is very restless, and especially if 
due to catching cold. In cases of 
threatened collapse give Veratrum. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 47 

Chamomilla in young colts when pain 
seems unbearable. Cocculus Ind., for 
mares with foal, accompanied with flatu- 
lence, irritable, nervous, body cold all 
over. 

Dioscorea villosa, pain in lower bowels, 
pain seems to shift from one part to an- 
other, kicks at abdomen, hes down and 
stretches, continuous pain with violent 
paroxysms at intervals. If hver and 
pancreas are involved and if nux vom. 
and colocynthis have failed to relieve, 
ptyahsm is present and patient tries to 
vomit, give Iris versic, Colchicum alter- 
nated with Belladonna in flatulent colic, 
Cantharis or Hyoscyamus if accompanied 
with retention of urine. Arsenicum 
alternated with Ipecacuanha if diarrhoea 
is present. Cinchona X Marum verum for 
worm cohc, Asafoetida, extreme restless- 
ness. 

Consumption (Tuberculosis). 

China, with ravenous appetite; Anti- 
monium crud., with lack of appetite; Nux 



48 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

vom., for constipation; Arsenicum, exces- 
sive weakness; Pulsatilla^ in diarrhoea; 
Sulphur as intercurrent remedy. 

Conjunctivitis. 

Euphrasia, excessive lachrymation, 
tries to avoid light, eyehds inflamed and 
greatly swollen. Use externally diluted 
also internally, a dose 2 to 3 times a day. 

Belladonna, symptoms of great pain 
and cannot tolerate light. Argentum 
nitricum, chronic cases, discharge from 
eyes has become more like thick pus. 
Hot applications. 

Cracked Heel. 

Aconite, febrile symptoms, resulting 
from catching cold. Rhus tox., vesicular 
eruptions, itching and burning, wash 
affected part with 

^. Calendula §1 

Glycerin §ii 

Aqua dist giii 

Misce et 

Sig: Admoviatur bis vel ter in die. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 49 

Crownscale. 

Peroxide of hydrogen, Carbolic acid, Suc- 
cus calendula or Arnica lotion; cut hair 
off all around, keep wound clean, apply 
either of the above until healed. Inter- 
nally give Arnica, Lachesis or Silicea, 

Grusta Lactea. 

Separate affected calves from healthy 
ones. Dulcamara in simple case; in 
severe cases, alternate with Veratrum, 
Pulsatilla, Nux vom. for lack of appetite. 
Sulphur as last remedy. 

Croup. 

Aconite, febrile symptoms, Belladonna 
or Merc, vivus, painful cough, Spongia, 
difficult breathing, makes whistling noise, 
hard, metallic cough; Sanguinaria X 
Belladonna for rattling in throat, more 
pain felt on right side. In severe cases, 
apply linseed poultices or Antiphlogis- 
tine. 

Curbs. 

Apply the following, leave on for 36 



50 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

hours, then remove by washing and 
apply pure vaseline till healed. Repeat 
if necessary, viz: 

^. Hydrarg. lodat. Ruhr. 

Pulv. Cantharis aa 3ii 

Petrolatum Si 

Misce et fiat unguentum. 

Cystitis. 

Belladonyia, constant discharge of 
bloody urine; if very much aggravated, 
alternate the above with Cantharis. If 
due to injury, give Arnica. 

Dermatodectes. 

Burn all blankets, brushes, cloths or 
anything which has been used on the 
affected animal, then apply the following 
dressing all over the horse, rubbing it 
well into the hair: 

]^. Unguent. Hydrarg. fort, 

Helleborus alb. pulv aa 5i 

01. Terebinttiina gxviii 

01. Picis gx 

Sulphur fiav. pulv gxxxii 

Bolarmeiua %\i 

01. Lini., q. s. ad Ovii 

Misce bene. 

Sig: Admoviatur. 



i Veterinary Medical Practice. 51 

Leave the above dressing on for 3 or 
4 days, then wash off with warm water 
and castile soap. Internally give Sul- 
phur or Echinacea or alternate tbem. 

Diaphragm (Spasm of). 

Mux moschata, accompanied with bloat- 
ing and cardiac oppression, plenty of rest, 
easily digestible food. Stannum has been 
recommended. 

Diarrhoea. 

Aconite for fever, followed by Ipecac. 
If caused by poor diet, discharge is 
spurted out, accompanied with colicky 
pains, give Arsenicum instead of Ipecac; 
Oleander and Acid, phosphori if diarrhoea 
is watery. If mixed with red mucus and 
papescent, give Asarum. If caused by 
bad milk of mother, diarrhoea is pro- 
duced in the nursing young, give mother 
Sulphur and the little ones Arsenicum X 
Pulsatilla. Merc, corros., Rheum and 
Chamomilla are recommended. (See, 
also, Dr. Jas. B. Bell's Therapeutics of 



52 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Diarrhoea, Dysentery, etc., for further 
reference.) 

Diabetes. 

Phosphoric acid, 2 or 3 times a day; 
avoid all feed that contains saccharum 
to any excess. Arsenicura, Natrum 
salicyl., Ferrum muriaticum are also of 
value. If the urine is v/atery, give 
Acid phosphoric X Pidsatilla; if reddish, 
Staphisagria; if bloody. Ipecacuanha, fol- 
lowed by Phosphorus; if cold, Acidum 
nitric; in dogs, Ferrum X Pulsatilla is 
the best treatment. Give occasional 
rectal injections of warm saline solution. 

Distemper. 

Aconitum X Belladonna at the com- 
mencement; if accompanied by throat 
and lung trouble, give Bryonia; Sangui- 
naria, for hard, loud breathing, with 
rattling in throat. Nux vomica, for 
constipation, linseed meal or Antiphlo- 
gistine poultices; isolate all affected ani- 
mals from the healthy ones, disinfect 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 53 

premises. If accompanied with vomit- 
ing and diarrhoea, give Ipecacuanha X 
Veratrum. Cina, Cocculus, Agaricus 
muscarius, for muscular twitchings; Gel- 
semium for partial paralysis (Hemi- 
plegia), warm water injections are bene- 
ficial. 

Dimness of Eyes. 

Cannabis Ind. X Natrum mur. ; if cor- 
nea is dim, give Cann. Ind. X Belladonna. 
Sulphur as final remedy. 

Dropsy. 

Apis met., dropsy of the chest of long 
standing; also Arsenicum alb., for chronic 
cases. Apis is thirstless, Arsenic drinks 
little but often. Apocynum cannabinum, 
in hydrocephalus and abdominal drop- 
sies in which it acts as diuretic, copious 
yellow or brown diarrhoea, expelled with 
great force, it has unquenchable thirst, the 
bloating in Apocynum is on the side on 
which the animal lies, Arsenicum in the 
extremities. Apis under the eyes. 



54 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Droptsole. 

(See ''Laminitis/') 
Dyspepsia. 

(See '' Indigestion"). 

Dysentery. 

(See '' Diarrhoea.") 
Dysuria. 

(See '^ Retention of Urine. ") 

Eczema. 

Rhus tox. a specific internally. Ex- 
ternally apply the following: 

^. Rhus tox gi 

Glycerin §ii 

Petrolatum Sviii 

Misce bene. 

Sig : Apply twice a day to the affected parts. 

Trifolium, Kali iodidum, Sulphur are 
of value; if the animal is inclined to lick 
or in other wise irritate the raw surface 
the following ointment will relieve the 
itching : 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 55 

1^. Bismuthum subnitricum 5ii 

Petrolatum ^i 

Misce. 

Ectropium. 

Treat surgically. Euphrasia lotion. 
Belladonna where light aggravates pa- 
tient. Do not expose to bright light. 

Elephantiasis. 

Keep leg perfectly clean, poultice with 
a mash made of Chamomile flowers. In- 
ternally give Chamomilla, Arsenicum 
iodide. Chronic cases should be treated 
with poultices. After skin has become 
soft, paint with iodine and iodium 
internally. Applications of Ungt. Zinci 
benzoate. 

Embolism. 
Lycopodium. 

Emphysema. 

(See '^ Asthma.") 

Endocarditis. 

(See ''Carditis.") 



56 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Endometritis. 

(See ''Metritis" and ''Leucorrhoea.") 

Enteritis. 

Aconite during earlier febrile symp- 
toms; Asafoetida, Morphia, Creta prep., 
Opium, Veratrum, Chloral hydrate, ene- 
mata of normal saline solution. Bis- 
muth suhnitrate, Nux vom.. Belladonna, 
Arsenicum, Phosphorus. 

Enceplialitis. 

Aconitum, for a couple of hours a dose 
every 5 or 10 minutes, followed by Bella- 
donna; if this is not sufficient, give 
Hyoscyamus X Veratrum; Opium if caused 
by sunstroke; Cantharis, if from want 
of sexual gratification in castrated ani- 
mals. 

The chronic form may be treated with 
Chamomilla, Belladonna, Anacardium, 
Veratrum, Cantharis, Opium, Pulsatilla, 
Platina or Sahina. 

Epilepsy. 

First give a few doses of Aconite, follow 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 57 

with Stramonium, at every new attack 
give first Aconite then Belladonna, Hyos- 
cyamus, Cocculus, Camphora if the fore- 
going are insufficient. If caused by 
worms, give Cina. 

Eruption of Little Pigs. 

Dulcamara daily, afterwards, if neces- 
sary, Dulcamara X Veratrum; give sow 
Sulphur. 

Erysipelas. 

Aconite, Belladonna, Phosphorus. Give 
Nux vom., for loss of appetite; Pidsatilla 
for loss of thirst; if milk ceases to flow, 
give Chamomilla. Ichthyol has also been 
recommended internally and externally. 
Keep animal warm, give good, clean 
food and water. 

Erysipelas on Sheep. 

Aconite, Belladonna and Sulphur. 

Erythema. 

Aconite, for fever; Rhus tox., for itching 
and burning; vesicular eruptions, exter- 
nally use : 



58 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

^. Rhus tox 5i 

Glycerine gii 

Aqua dest §ix 

Misee et admov. 

Eyelids, Swelling of. 

Sepia, Sulphur, Ignatia, when upper 
eyehd, and Chamomilla when only lower 
lid is swollen. Sulphur in chronic cases. 
Euphrasia lotion. 

Farcy (Glanders). 

Subcutaneous injection of Mallein, 
Arsenicum X Asafoeiida, Vinca minor X 
Sulphur, Hippozceninum, Kali hichrom- 
icum Merc, corros., Aurum met. Glan- 
derinum (B. e^ T.). 

Fatigue. 

Whisky, Strychnia, ' Arom. sp. am- 
monia. Rest. 

Fever (Simple). 

Aconite X Belladonna. Rub legs and 
bandage. China, Sulphur, Nux vom. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 59 

Fever (Bilious). 

Aconite X Bryonia. Nux vomica for 
bowels. Leptand. Virg. for frequent 
black evacuations. Eupator. perf. for 
excessive pains in all the bones. 

Fever (Intermittent). 

Ars. X Bryo7i., Nitric acid, Ipecac, 
SahadUla. 

Fever (Putrid). 

Ipecac, Arsen. alh., Thuja, Calc. carh., 
China, Sulphur, Bryonia. 

Fever (Typhoid). 

Bryonia or Nux vom., for constipation, 
Hyos. for retention of urine, also Arnica, 
Rhus tox. for cough, Sang., China, Sul- 
phur. Depend mainly on Bryonia. 

Fistulae. 

Treat surgically, using sol. of Carhol. 
acid, Lysol, Creolin or Bichloride as 
wash. Aconite X Arnica internally. 

Fillaria Papillosa. 

Remove by operative surgery. 



60 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Fungous Growth. 

Arnica. Externally and internally 
while in incipient stage; also Phosphorus, 
of withers or knee ; Thuja, if from friction 
of harness. For indurated conditions 
give Ledum palustre or Conium mac, also 
Iodine, Sulphur, Silicea, especially in 
humid conditions. 

Gastritis. 

Bismuth subnitrate, Nux vomica, in con- 
stipation, small pulse, rapid but weak, 
with loss of appetite. Aconite at com- 
mencement if patient is very restless and 
temperature about 103 to 104°, alternate 
with Nux vomica. Arsenicum alb., if in 
emaciated condition, with foetid breath, 
swollen legs, drinks little but often. 

Belladonna if the throat is swollen and 
sore, with more or less coryza. 

Mercurius cor., if salivation is present, 
foetid breath. 

Kali hichromicum, yellow-coated tongue 
and diarrhoea. 

Phosphorus in chronic cases — vomiting, 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 61 

constant straining to evacuate, dysentery, 
high fever, does not respond to Aconite or 
where Aconite is not admissible. 
Hydrastis Canad. in acute cases. 

Gangrene. 

Internally Aconite X Arsenicum. Ex- 
ternally, Zinc sulphate, till the parts have 
become healthy, then dress with Boracic 
acid, Dymal or Succus calendulce. 

Glossitis. 

Bathe parts with either Calendula, 
Glycerine and water, or Arnica, Glycerine 
and water, or solution of Kali chlorate. 

Internally give Mercurius cor. 

Gonorrhoea. 

Mercurius corr. 3 to 7 grains three 
times a day. Bathe parts with one per 
cent. L^jsol solution. 

Goitre. 

Iodine, if merely swelling of gland; 
Drosera >( H^po,f sulph. Iodine exter- 
nally. 



62 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Grapes. 

Acetanilid, Boracic acid, Argentum ni- 
tric, externally; Sulphur or Arsenicum in- 
ternally. 

Gravel. 

Lycopodium. Phosphoric acid if Ly co- 
pod, does not stop the gravely deposit. 
If formed in the kidneys, with difficulty in 
passing away, give Berheris aquifol. or B. 
vidgaris. 

Grunter. 

Arsenicum^ internally. Treat surgic- 
ally. 

Grease. 

Wash with Lysol solution, dress with 
following powder daily: 

^. Iodoform gi 

Acetanilid, 

Boracic Acid aa "^yH ss. 

Mix well. 

Haemorrhoids. 

Bryonia. Constipation from indiges- 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 63 

tion, black and dry stools with liver com- 
plications. 

Collinsonia Canad., for inactivity of 
bowels in pregnant mares, especially if 
abortion is threatened. 

Lycopodium. In chronic cases of con- 
stipation, excessive flow of urine. Nux 
vomica for constipation, lack of harmon- 
ious peristalsis. 

Hardness of Hearing. 

If due to wax in ears, use Peroxide of 
hydrogen. Internally give Acid nitric 
or Belladonna. 

Heart (Dilation of). 

Arsenicum alh. Difficult breathing, 
with dropsy. Cactus grand, if hyper- 
trophy (thickening of heart walls). 

Digitalis. Dropsy under chest and 
abdomen. Passes only small quantities 
of urine. Weak and irregular pulse. 

Heart (Fatty Degeneration of). 

Phos'phorus. 



64 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Heart (Hypertrophy of). 

Cactus grandiflorus. (B. & T.) 

Hepatitis. 

Aconite, followed by Digitalis, till 
acute symptoms disappear, then alter- 
nate Nux vomica with Merc, vivus. Ly co- 
podium in chronic cases. In yellow ap- 
pearance of visible mucous membranes, 
give Chamoviilla and Merc, viv., alter- 
nately. Give Nux vom. and Bryonia, if 
faeces are hard and Pidsatilla in diar- 
rhoea. 

Herpes. 

Rhus tox. at commencement; Sepia, 
Phosphor,, Didcamara and Sulphur when 
the herpes commences to scale off. In 
humid herpes, broken out at the dock, 
give Graphite, after which give Merc, viv., 
and lastly Sulphur. 

Hernia. 

Treat surgically. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 65 

Hiccough. 

(See ''Spasm of Diaphragm.") 

Stannum, Nux moschata, in bloated 
conditions and oppression of the heart 
action, give horse rest for a few days. 
Give digestible food. 

Hydrophobia. 

Destroy animal. 

Hydrothorax Epizootic. 

Aconite X Arsenicum at commencement. 
Bryonia alternated with Phosphorus or 
Arsenicum in excessive debility. Cam- 
phor, alternated with Arsenicum, can be 
given. If fever is worse towards night 
and a tendency to purging is present, 
alternate Uhus tox. with Arsenicum. 

Hysteria. 

Aconite, Belladonna, Ignatia, Causti- 
cum, Nux vomica, Phosphorus, Veratrum 
and Mercurius or H. M. C. (Abbott) 
hypodermically. 



66 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Impotence. 

If from excessive coition, Phosphoric 
acid, Staphisagria. 

Indigestion. 

Nux vomica for constipation, if from a 
cold, give Dulcamara; for belching of 
wind, salivation, colicky pains, diarrhoea 
and loss of appetite, give Antimonium 
crudum; if not reheved, give Bryonia, 
Chamomilla, Rheum, Ipecac, Nux vomica 
or Arsenicum; for thin, foetid diarrhoea, 
with tympanites and prostration, give 
Pulsatilla, lastly Sulphur. 

Incarceration. 

See bowel obstruction. 

Inflammation of Arteries. 

Lycopodium. 

Influenza. 

Aconite at commencement; Arsenicum 
iodide for coryza, prostration, feeble 
pulse, elevated temperature, drinks often 
but little, uncertain appetite, legs swol- 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 67 

len. Gelsemium where eyes are almost 
swollen shut, headache, sullen expression 
of face, lack of control of movements 
to the extent of paralysis, elevated tem- 
perature. If bronchitis is present, alter- 
nate Bryonia and Phosphorus. Nux 
vomica for loss of appetite and constipa- 
tion. Rhus tox. if patient shows disincli- 
nation to move, shows evidence of pain 
on doing so. Bryonia if moving about 
seems to give relief. Antimonium tart. 
for loose cough, with difficulty owing to 
accumulation of mucus, Lachesis, swell- 
ing of legs and along abdomen, which 
results in oozing of blood and bloody 
serum through the skin. If not relieved 
within a few hours, give Crotalus. 

Intestinal Obstruction. 

If due to impaction, give Nux vomica, 
and if not relieved, give Plumbum. 
In cases of twist give Belladonna. If due 
to paralysis of the bowels, accompanied 
with no pain and lack of thirst, give Gel- 
semium] as a last resort give hypodermic- 



68 Veterinary Medical Pract'ce. 

ally 2 grains of Pilocarpine and follow in 
fifteen minutes with 1 grain of Eserine. 

Jaundice. 

Mercurius viv., Chamomilla, Lycopo- 
dium, Arsenicum and Sulphur. (See 
^'Hepatitis.") 

Kidneys (Congestion of). 

If Turpentine did not cause the con- 
gestion, give Terehinthina. Belladonna, 
Cantharis, Arsenicum and Arnica are ex- 
cellent remedies. 

Laminitis. 

Aconite and Arnica alternately. 

Labor. 

Pulsatilla, Secale corn. , Arnica, Sabina, 
Bryonia. In case of lack of motion give 
Gelsemium. 

Lachrymation. 

Ledum and Pulsatilla internally; Eu- 
phrasia lotion externally; lastly give 
Sulphur. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 69 

Lampas. 

Belladonna if caused by teething in 
young horses; if from gastric or intestinal 
trouble, give Nux vomica. If due to in- 
jury, give Arnica. 

Laryngitis. 

Aconite for fever; Bellado7ina if head 
is stopped up, wild, staring eyes, and on 
drinking the water returns through the 
nose. For labored breathing, give Spon- 
gia. If not relieved and neck becomes 
swollen, alternate Hepar sulphur, with 
Bryonia. If the swelling is due to in- 
jury, alternate Aconite with Arnica. 
In cases of threatened suffocation, use 
Sanguinaria, Amman, carbonate. 

Leucorrhoea. 

Syringe out uterine cavity with one 
per cent. sol. of Lysol, follow with one 
per cent, wash of Hydrastis. If accom- 
panied with haemorrhage, use Plumbum 
acet. sol. 



70 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Lithiasis. 

To prevent inflammation and con- 
striction of the urethra, give Uva ursi, 
if not reheved, give Lycopodium. In ex- 
treme cases, perform Hthotomy opera- 
tion. 

Lumbago. 

If caused by rheumatism, with painful 
sweUing in the lumbar region, alternate 
Aconite with Bryonia; if by labor, give 
Arnica, Pulsatilla, Phosphorus and Nux 
vomica. If from catching cold, give 
Aconite, Dulcamara or Bryonia. In ob- 
stinate cases give Arnica, Rhus tox.,Con- 
ium, Cocculus and lastly Sulphur. Ex- 
ternally apply Arnica tincture, diluted. 

Lymphangitis. 

Aconite in the fever stage till patient 
is quiet, then alternate Belladonna with 
Phytolacca. If fluid, with more or less 
blood, oozes through the skin, give 
Hamamelis. During warm weather ap- 
ply hot fomentations of equal parts of 
vinegar and water; if not entirely re- 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 71 

lieved and pain does not subside, or if 
in cold weather, apply the following mix- 
ture: Lard or vaseline, 1 lb.; camphor 
gum, 2 ozs. ; powdered belladonna leaves, 
1 oz. 

Mammitis. 

Aconite at commencement, then Bella- 
donna and Phytolacca alternately. If 
udder is hard and painful, externally 
apply ointment used for Lymphangitis. 

Mange. 

Internally give Sulphur, followed in a 
fev/ days with Staphisagria, Kali iodide, 
small doses of Epsom salts are also of 
use. Externally give daily applications 
of 1 oz. Lysol sol. or Irisol. 

Malanders. 

Aconite if from catching cold. Ex- 
ternally apply Rhus tox. solution. 

Meningitis. 

Alternate Aconite with Arnica. Ex- 
ternally apply Arnica. In cases of 



72 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

severe pain, apply cloths wrung out in 
hot 1 per cent. Arnica solution. 

Metritis. 

At first give Aconite, for full, hard and 
rapid pulse accompanied with very high 
temperature. If there is danger of pro- 
lapsus uteri, give Belladonna, especially 
if, when straining, there is an involun- 
tary flow of urine. For constipation, 
give Nux vomica. In cases of septiccemia 
give Lachesis, Crotalus or Echinacea. 
I^astly give Sulphur and China. For 
vaginal douching use Lysol or Irisol sol. 

Milk. 

For bitter milk give Sulphur, Phos- 
phorus for blue milk, PulsaiillaX Nux 
vom. for watery milk. Sulphur, Pulsa- 
tilla and Nux, for bloody milk, with in- 
flamed teats, give Aconite and Phos- 
phorus; for deficiency of milk, due to 
inflammation, alternate Aconite wdth 
Cham.; if from catching cold, alternate 
Cham, with Dulcamara. For viscid milk. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 73 

give Sulphur and Nux; for spontaneous 
flow of milk, give Belladonna; for vanish- 
ing of milk, give Belladon/na, Cham., Rhus 
tox. and Phosphorus. 

Nail in Foot. 

After extracting same, open wound, 
syringe out freely with H2O2 or alcohol 
followed with one per cent. Lysol solu- 
tion. In aggravated case poultice. 

Nasal Gleet, 

Give Hydrastis internally and exter- 
nally one part to five of water to be 
injected well up the affected nostril. If 
chronic, give Kali hichrom. If bones 
have become diseased, give Aurum mur. 

Navicular Disease. 

Give Aconite and Arnica internally; 
use Arnica lotion externally. 

Nephritis. 

Give Cantharis every three hours. 
If not relieved, give Tereb. If effusions 
remain, give Apis mel.; to remove the 



74 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

dropsical condition give Arsenicum. If 
of a suppurative nature, give Hepar 
sulph.; if due to stone, give Uva ursi; 
for its diuretic action, Berberis aquifol. 
In convalescence give China and Sul- 
phur. 

Nettlerash. 
In simple cases, due to exposure to hot 
sun, give Apis mel. Externally apply a 
lotion of Urtica urens. For stomach dis- 
order give Antimonium crud. and Nux 
vomica. In intermittent cases, called 
sudden retrocession, give Bryonia. 

Obstruction of (Esophagus. 

If not advisable to use probang, resort 
to operative surger}^ After removal of 
obstruction, give patient soft and non- 
irritant food. In the drinking water give 
small quantity of Pot. perm. 

Ophthalmia (Acute). 

Remove foreign substance, if any, 
from eye and bathe with Arnica lotion. 
Internally give Aconite and Belladonna 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 75 

alternately. For lachrymation, give 
Euphrasia. For dimness of the cornea 
give Cannabis Ind. 

Ophthalmia (Periodical). 

Internally and externally use Euph- 
rasia. In secretion of mucus give Hepar 
sulph. To complete the cure give Sul- 
phur. 

Orchitis. 

Commence with Aconite, then give 
Pulsatilla. Externally use hot-water 
fomentations, medicated with Arnica. 
-Also give Arnica internally. 

Otitis. 

Aconite, Bryonia and Sulphur, given in 
the order named. If due to injury, alter- 
nate Aconite and Arnica internally. Ex- 
ternally use Arnica lotion. If ulcers 
have formed, give Arsenicum and Hepar 
sulph. Cleanse ear with H2O2. 

Otalgia. 

Remove foreign bodies, if any, cleanse 



76 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

with H2O2. Internally alternate Aconite 
and Belladonna. In cases of otorrhoea, 
alternate Pulsatilla with Silicea. 

Palpitation. 

(See also ^^ Carditis.") 
Give Aconite if associated with rheu- 
matism. In extreme cases, due to ner- 
vous excitement, give Moschus. If ac- 
companied with weak and slow pulse, 
difficult breathing and a tendency to 
fainting and loss of appetite, give Acid, 
hydrocyanic. If due to acute inflamma- 
tion and patient assumes a rigid posture 
for several minutes at a time, give Cactus 
grand. If due to over-exertion in hot 
weather, give Adonis vern. Glonoine 3x 
if palpitation shakes whole body. 

Paralysis. 

Causticum when face, lips and larynx 
are affected; with involuntary emissions 
of urine when paralytic patient coughs 
(Dr. Hughes) ; to stallions with paralysis 
of the penis caused from excessive coition, 
give Conium mac. If the foregoing reme- 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 77 

dies should not be sufficient, try Gelsem., 
Belladonna, Artemisia, Strychnia or Ar- 
senicum. 

Paraphimosis. 
If unable to return exposed part, re- 
sort to operative surgery. Dress with 
Calendula lotion two or three times a day 
till healed. 

Parturient Fever (Milk Fever). 

If patient is very low, give Strychnine 
hypodermically. Use oxygen pump. Do 
not allow cow to lie flat but keep her up 
on her brisket. Internally give Aconi- 
tum X Nux vom. every one or two 
hours. Keep cow warm and comfort- 
able. 

Parotitis. 

Poultice gland or glands if possible in 
order to bring them to a head. Inter- 
nally give Hepar sidph. in 10 gr. doses 
every four hours. When abscess breaks 
and discharges, use one per cent, bichlor- 
ide solution as a wash and internally give 
Silicea, lodium, Arsen. iod. 



78 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Peritonitis. 

Aconite at commencement for restless- 
ness, quick pulse, accelerated breathing, 
with general febrile excitement due to 
cold. Belladonna for tenderness of belly, 
tympanites, colicky symptoms; Cantharis, 
discharge of bloody urine. If due to 
traumatic causes, give Aconite X Arnica. 
Merc. cor. for diarrhoea (but should not 
be given if of traumatic origin). 

Pericarditis. 

Aconite if complicated with acute 
rheumatism, fever, great restlessness. 

Spigelia, violent palpitation, patient 
is apparently in great pain, irregular 
pulse. If forced to move, patient is 
threatened with suffocation. 

Colchicin to be given in the course of 
an attack of rheumatism, when it acts as 
a prophylactic against the development 
of pericarditis. 

Arsenicum to be given in the stage of 
effusion, attacks of suffocation, restless- 
ness, irregular and violent palpitation, 
thirst, body cold all over. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 79 

Digitalis, feeble heart action in stage 
of effusion, pulse feeble and intermittent, 
hypersemia of the liver. 

Bryonia if complicated with pneu- 
monia or pleurisy (do not give if in stage 
of effusion). 

Colchicum for rheumatic pericarditis 
compUcated with Bright's disease. 

Kali hyd. to promote absorption, and 

Merc. corr. for purulent effusion. 

Give patient absolute rest. Hot appli- 
cations over pericardial region. Avoid 
cold appUcations. Feed very moder- 
ately. 

Pharyngitis. 

Aconite for febrile excitement. 

Belladonna, Inflammatory redness of 
throat, with difficulty in swallowing. 
Rapid pulse. 

Hepar sulph. when swelling in throat 
has developed, puss forming in the same. 

Mercurius viv. if patient appears 
worse at night. 

(Compare ''Quinsy.") 



80 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Phlebitis. 

Internally, Hamamelis every 3 to 6 
hours. Externally, Haynamelis 1 part, 
Avater 4 parts, cloths saturated should be 
applied. Other remedies useful in Phle- 
bitis are Arnica, Pulsatilla, Merc, Hejpar, 
Rhus tox.,Apis, Baptisia, Verat. vir. and 
Lachesis. 

Plithisis Pulmonalis. 

Use tuberculin test in order to make 
a positive diagnosis, 

Arsenicum iodide for incipient phthisis, 
with rapid loss of flesh, fever, cough, 
prostration and diarrhoea. 

Phosphorus if following pneumonia, 
with dry cough, sore throat, palpitation, 
bloody discharge from nostrils, sweats 
easy, loss of strength, emaciation. 

Nux vom. for gastric disorders. 

Bryonia, soreness of pleura, with fever. 

Agaricin, for nightsWeats while stand- 
ing still in the stall. If not sufficient, 
give 

Arsenate of Quinine for advanced cases 
as a tonic. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 81 

Cuprum arsen., cramps in abdomen, 
with nausea and diarrhcea. 

Pleurodynia. 

Give Aconite X Arnica, and if accom- 
panied with inflammation of the 
muscles, the pleura is involved, give 
Aconite X Bryonia on the start and after 
the fever is broken, give Bryonia X 
Arnica, 

Externally it is well to apply hot, wet 
packing. Try Galvanism or Faradism 
10 to 15 minutes daily. 

Pleuro-Pneutnonia. 

Internally give Aconite for quick, full 
pulse, labored breathing, mouth hot and 
dry, visible membranes injected. 

Bryonia for bronchial complications, 
loose cough. 

Phosphorus, second stage, with solidi- 
fied lung. Patient coughs up reddish or 
yellowish discharge. 

Ammon. causticum. Quick, difficult 
breathing, rattling in throat, frequently 
coughs, very weak and depressed, quick 



82 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

but feeble pulse, shivering, skin is alter- 
nately dry and moist. 

Arsenicum. Weak pulse, cold, clam- 
my mouth, purging, loss of appetite, de- 
pressed in spirits. 

Sulphur. When patient is convales- 
cent and as a preventive to relapse. 

Accessory measures. Externally apply 
linseed or antiphlogistine poultices, or 
equal parts of sweet oil and turpentine. 
Horses or cattle should be kept in a large, 
well-ventilated box stall, well clothed 
with warm blankets. Rub and bandage 
legs. Keep fresh, cold water constantly 
within reach. 

Pleurisy. 

Aconite. To be given early. Fever, 
thirst, rapid pulse, skin hot and dry, 
rapid respiration, dry cough, restlessness. 

Bryonia. Great pain of pleura, even 
from breathing, short, rapid respirations, 
groans if made to move in the least. Of 
no use after serous effusion has begun. 

Cantharis. Following Bryonia in ser- 



' Veterinary Medical Practice. 83 

ous effusion or serofibrinous exudation. 
Characteristic urinary symptoms. 

Apis. To promote re-absorption when 
effusion is of recent origin. Thirstless, 
dark and scanty urine, oedema of the 
chest wall. 

Colchicine. If complicated with rheu- 
matism, aversion to food. 

Arsenicum. In the latter stage of 
effusion, and the foregoing remedies fail, 
the patient is very weak, cyanosis, rest- 
lessness. 

Hepar sulph. Persistent plastic pleu- 
risy; patient perspires easily. 

Rhus tox. For acute attacks from ex- 
posure to cold and damp, muscular pains 
in various parts, moving about seems to 
give relief. 

Sulphur. For slow disappearing plas- 
tic exudation, lingering cases of serous 
effusion, palpitation with atomic indi- 
gestion. 

Kali carh. For dry pleurisy compli- 
cated with phthisis. 



84 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Merc. corr. Pleurisy with Bright' s 
disease. 

Phosphorus. Pleuro-pneumonia. 

Accessory Measures. 

Keep patient in a well- ventilated apart- 
ment and give absolute rest. Give strict 
attention to condition of bowels. For 
the relief of pain, hot compresses, as hot 
as the patient can stand, should be ap- 
plied and changed frequently. Give 
nourishing diet but do not feed too heavy. 

Pneumonia. 

Aconite should be given only at the 
very beginning and before exudation has 
begun; restlessness, fever. 

Veratrum vir. give early, immediately 
following the chill; it is of no use after 
hepatization has begun. 

Bryonia. Most important remedy in 
pneumonia. My experience has been 
that the sooner a patient is put on to 
Bryonia, the quicker he will obtain re- 
lief. Restlessness has ceased, is inclined 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 85 

to remain quiet, painful cough, mouth 
dry, great thirst, stomach and hver in- 
active, constipation, hard pulse, urine 
red and scanty. 

Iodine. In the stage of consolidation. 
Fever with high temperature but no 
pleuritic pains, as in Bryonia cases. 
Enlarged glands, rapid emaciation, albu- 
minuria, also an accompanying pericar- 
ditis or endocarditis. 

Phosphorus. Stage of hepatization 
and resolution; great prostration, diffi- 
cult respiration, cough, extensive mu- 
cous rales. Useful in severe case, especi- 
ally in typhoid-pneumonia. 

Antimon. ars. In old horses with in- 
tense dyspnoea, loud rattling in the bron- 
chial tubes, feeble, rapid pulse, poor cir- 
culation. 

Sidphur. Sthenic cases with delayed 
resolution, fever, sweats easy, dyspnoea. 

Rhus tox. In typhoid-pneumonia, low 
delirium, nervous restlessness, heavy, 
besotted expression, swollen parotid 
glands, bronchial catarrh, emaciation, 



86 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

weak pulse, tympanites, tenderness of 
the abdomen, putrid diarrhoea. 

Belladonna. Intense puhnonary con- 
gestion and dry cough. 

In case of Cardiac paresis, stimulate, 
use whisky, Strychnia sulph. or Arom. 
spts. of ammonia. Watch the pulse 
closely. Watch the bowels. Do not 
give drastic cathartics, use the enema 
pump daily. Let patient have plenty of 
fresh, cold water. 

Pollevil. 

Operate with the strictest asepsis. 
Internally give Hepar sulph. 

Polypus (Nasal). 
Use 4 per cent. sol. Cocaine. Remove 
growth with wire snare. 

Prolapsus Ani. 

Return protruding part. If too much 
swelling, reduce with hot fomentations. 
If part is strained out again, apply a pad 
over the anus. Inject astringents, viz: 
Tannin, Alum, Fl. Ex. Hydrastis. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 87 

Ignatia in colts if much straining is 
done. 

Natrum hromidum if patient persist- 
ently strains. Chloral and Chloroform 
are also of use at times. 

Ptyalism. 

Examine teeth, look for foreign sub- 
stances in gullet or teeth. (See code of 
Symptoms.) 

Purpura Haemorrhagica. 

Hamamelis in passive haemorrhage, 
distended veins, nasal membranes, blue 
bleeding at anus during and after stool. 

Lachesis. Constant oozing of black 
blood that will not coagulate, constipa- 
tion, copious flow of dark urine. 

Phosphorus if liver is affected or other 
internal organs. 

Iodine has been recommended by Dr. 
Hughes. 

Pyaemia. 

Treat the same as for Septicaemia and 
w^atch for all accessible secondary ab- 
scesses and evacuate them at once. 



88 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Ouittor. 

Remove shoe, examine for foreign 
bodies, cleanse antiseptically, inject so- 
lution of Zinc sulphate 20 to 30 grains to 
Si H2O; or strong solution Bichloride of 
mercury. Operate if necessary. 

Quinsy. 

Gelsemium for early fever with stiffness 
in moving and soreness of the limbs. 

Aconite for active fever. 

Belladonna, Throat is bright red, 
patient has a heavy, besotted expression. 

Apis. Dryness of the mouth and 
throat, oedematous svvelling. 

Kali hich. Viscid secretion. 

Hepar sidph. On pressing the throat 
patient flinches from pain; threatened 
suppuration. 

Ammon. rnur. Ulceration, putrid dis- 
charge. 

Silicea, Abscess slow to heal. 

Accessory Measures. Rub on the out-' 
side of the throat and glands Sp. Tere- 
binth, Aq. Ammon., Oleum Olivse, equal 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 89 

parts. Apply once a day till abscess 
breaks, or if convenient, use poultices. 
When suppuration occurs, lance at once 
and keep clean with Bichloride solution, 
Lysol, Irisol, H2O2, or Carbolic Acid. 

Rabies. 

Pasteur Treatment. Locally treat 
wounds with strict asepsis. If disease 
has fully developed, destroy animal at 
once. Internal treatment is very un- 
certain and attended with great danger. 

Ranula. 

Open with a lancet. Treat the wound 
with Calendula lotion. Internally give 
Mercurius viviis. If symptoms of inflam- 
ation develop, precede the Merc, with a 
few doses of Aconite. 

Rheumatism. 

Aconite. Fever, temperature 103°- 
105°. Restlessness, affected parts very 
red, swollen and tender to the touch, 
hurried respiration, unable to pass 
water, great thirst, swelling shifts from 
one part to another. 



90 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Bryonia. Unable to move^ breathing 
painful, stiffness of joints, respirations 
short and catchy, dark dry stools, cold, 
dry winds aggravate, "moving about 
causes pain.'^ 

Rhus tox. Damp and wet weather 
aggravate symptoms. "Moving about 
relieves." Hot applications afford relief. 
Continued restlessness, whether lying or 
standing. 

Belladonna. If at commencement 
there are swelling of joints or other parts 
red and shining; horse starts every now 
and then, eyes staring and bright, pupils 
dilated, visible pulsation of large super- 
ficial arteries, especially noticeable are 
the carotids where exposed. 

Caulophyllum. In rheumatism of the 
fetlock joints, shifts from one leg to 
another, especially in mares which have 
been with foal and have miscarried. 

Ruta graveolens. In cases where the 
knees and hocks are affected, accom-. 
panied with constipation. 

Pulsatilla. In subacute cases with 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 91 

little fever. Pains shift frequently from 
part to part, pains violent, drawing and 
jerking of the muscles, chilliness. 

Colchicine (Merck's) for 'Hypical acute 
articular rheumatism." (Colchicine 4 to 
10 grains; alcohol, 10 to 15 min.; H2O, 
q. s. ad 5iv.) Repeat every two to four 
hours. Reduce this dose if it causes 
disturbance of the g astro-intestinal tract. 
Cimicifuga. Especially indicated in 
pregnant mares. Pleurodynia, articular 
rheumatism of lower part of Umbs. 

Cactus grand, for rheumatism of dia- 
phragm. 

Arnica. Bruised feeling and soreness 
of muscles. 

Spigelia. Pericarditis or endocarditis 
of rheumatic fever. 

Kalmia. Pains shift from joint to 
joint. 

Ledum pal. Arthritic nodosites, small 
joints affected; pains begin below and 
travel upward. 

Ranunculus. Rheumatism of the 
chest, intercostals; great soreness on 
pressure. 



92 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Phytolacca. Pericostal rheumatism of 
long bones and tendinous attachments 
of muscles. 

Sulphur. In chronic rheumatism; 
pains worse at night ; burning heat of the 
feet, synovitis with effusion. 

General Measures. 

Keep patient in well- ventilated stall, 
free from draughts. Envelop joints, 
where possible, with cotton. Keep the 
prima via open. If pain very excessive, 
apply: 

^. Pot. carbonate Si 

Tr. opium §iv 

Misce. 

Retention of Foetal Membranes. 

Remove carefully with the hand, un- 
der strict antiseptic precautions. Use 
Carbolic Acid, Creolvti, Irisol, Lysol or 
Merc, hichlor. solution as douche. Inter- 
nally give Secale cor nut., Sahina, Sulphur. 

Ringbone. 

Use firing irons, then apply blister 
given for curb. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 93 

Ringworm. 

Externally apply blue mercurial oint- 
ment; internally give Arsen. alb., Sul- 
phur, Calcarea carbon. 

Rickets. 

Symptoms: Animal (dogs) has a vora- 
cious appetite, nevertheless is emaciated 
and feeble, joints swell, back curves, dog 
looks crippled. 

Treatment: Good, nourishing food. 
Give Sulvhur, after which give Acid 
phosphoric, Aminon. carbon., Rhus tax. 
and China. 

Roaring. 
Give Arsen. alb., Phosphorus, Sulphur 
in the order given, or if necessary, oper- 
ate. 

Rot of Sheep. 
Causes: Marshy pastures, wet seasons, 
spoiled musty hay or straw, when given 
as feed; putrid drinking water; lying in 
open air in damp, cold weather. 

Symptoms: Weak, staggering gait, 



94 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

frequent coughing, sad look, bloated eye- 
lids, coryza, soft, painless tumor on top 
of neck, pale skin, hair is dull, wool falls 
out or is easily pulled out, becomes grad- 
ually weaker, dropsical appearance of 
back part of body, finally diarrhoea sets 
in and animal dies of prostration. At- 
tacks generally single sheep, but some- 
times destroys whole flocks. 

Treatment: First remove causes, give 
China X Arsen., good, wholesome food, 
plenty of salt to lick. If above fail, try 
Acid, muriat. and Lycopod. 

Rot of Swine. 

Causes: Damp, cold and close sties; 
spoiled food, infection and constitutional 
derangements. 

Diagnosis: Loss of appetite, lassitude, 
etc. Bristles become loose at lower ex- 
tremities, they look red and bleeding. 
Hindquarters become lame, fever and 
thirst, vesicles break out on the tongue, 
diarrhoea sets in, terminates in gangrene 
and death. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 95 

Treatment: Aconite, Cocculus, Rhus tox., 
Sulphur should be used with substantial, 
good food; daily washing in cold water, 
clean sties. Give China if great feeble- 
ness. 

Rubeola. 

Attacks swine. Aconite for fever^ fol- 
low with Pulsatilla and Sulphur. Iso- 
late sick animals from healthy ones. 
Keep dry and warm. 

Satyriasis. 

Prevent self-abuse by applying stallion 
support. Internally give Phosphorus, 
Nux vom., Platina or Staphisagria. 

Scarlatina. 

Contagion: The period of contagion is 
from the first appearance of the eruption 
till desquamation is complete. 

Incubation: From two to eight days. 

Stages: Incubation, prodromal, erup- 
tion, desquamation. 

Varieties: Regular form, irregular 
form, malignant form. 



96 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Symptoms: Onset, chill, nausea or 
convulsions. 

Rash: Appears first about neck and 
shoulders, then extends over trunk and 
extremities. Reaches height on second, 
sometimes third day. Disappears in re- 
verse order. 

Desquamation: Usually begins on fifth 
day, may anticipate or delay; lasts seven 
to ten days or more. 

Complications: Convulsions, ulcerative 
or gangrenous angina, otitis media, aden- 
itis, cellulitis, pleurisy, endocarditis, 
pericarditis, articular rheumatism, neph- 
ritis, uremia. 

Nephritis may appear at any stage, 
usually latter half of first or early in 
second week or later. No patient is safe 
till six weeks after convalescence. 

Prognosis: Should always be guarded, 
it is more grave in the young. 

Causes of Death: From early malig- 
nancy, septic cases, severe local compli- 
cations or late nephritis. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 97 

Treatment. 

Gelsemium. Early in the disease, pa- 
tient is dull and apathetic; prostration, 
weak pulse. 

Belladonna. Indicated in sthenic cases 
only. Rash smooth and bright red, 
great restlessness; cerebral congestion 
with brain irritation, twitching of groups 
of muscles to violent delirium, severe 
throat symptoms, faeces bright red, 
''strawberry tongue," pulse full, strong, 
accellerated, glands of the neck swollen, 
grinding of the teeth or chewing motion 
of the mouth. 

Rhus tox. Regular form of scarlatina, 
rash contains small red points or fine 
vesicles; scarlatina with typhoid-like 
condition, high temperature, parotid 
glands enlarged, tongue red, restlessness, 
thin, offensive evacuations. In adynamic 
cases with high temperature, drowsiness, 
great restlessness and nervousness, throat 
red and swollen, early prostration follow- 
ed by stupor, scanty urine, albuminuria, 
oedematous swelling, give Apis mel. 



98 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Merc, iodatus for ulcerated throat with 
glandular swelling, foetor, salivation and 
great prostration. 

Arsen. alb., delayed eruption, or retro- 
cession after appearance, with pale and 
cold surface, small pulse and great pros- 
tration, convulsions, stupor, putrid sore 
throat, scanty urine, foetid, involuntary 
diarrhoea, also subacute nephritis. 

Cuprum aceticum, spasms, frothing at 
mouth, visible mucous membranes, es- 
pecially of eye, are red or purple. 

Cantharis for nephritis in the acute 
stage; scanty and high colored urine, 
threatened uraemia. 

Snake Bites. 

Sp. frumenti in large doses, Arora. 
spirits of ammonia. Externally, cau- 
tery. 

Sore Teats. 

Graphites, 5 grains, night and morn- 
ing. Externally apply 25 per cent, 
cerate of Succus calendulse. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 99 

Sprains. 

Arnica. Internally and externally; 
rubbing and moderate exercise. Try hot 
applications. 

Spasm of Diaphragm. 

Aconite, Stannum, Nux vom. 

Spasm of Larynx. 

Bromine. 

Spavin (Bone). 
"tPse firing iron and apply blister as 
given for curbs. 

Specks on the Cornea. 

Cannabis Ind. is the principal remedy, 
even in chronic cases. Belladonna if 
there is no secretion of tears. If due to 
injury, use Arnica lotion externally. 

Spermatorrhoea. 

Strychnia X Phosphorus. Staphisagria. 
Splenitis. 

Commence with Aconite X Bryonia, 
then follow, after giving a few doses of 
the above, with Arsen. alb. If caused by 



100 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

injuries, give Aeon, x Arnica. If region 
of spleen is very sensitive, Aeon, x Nux 
every two hours. 

Stringhalt. 

Operate. Internally give 

Ignatia if patient is easily startled or 
frightened. 

Agaricus mus. Twitching ceases when 
at rest. 

Cuprum met. Spasms extremely se- 
vere, indicating deep-seated disease and 
structural change in the nerve centers. 

Arsen. alb. Symptoms worse at night, 
restlessness, weakness; when brought on 
by work, comes on periodically; consti- 
tutionally impoverished. 

Zinc sulphate. When produced by 
injury or is a sequel to some exhausting 
disease. 

Strangles. 

Isolate patient at once. Poultice throat, 
or apply 

^. Sp. Terebinth]" na i 

Aqua Ammonia > Equal parts. 

01. Olivje J 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 101 

Internally give: Aconite for fever, 
Belladonna if swelling is very large and 
painful, Merc, viv., salivation; Sanguin- 
aria X Guaiacum ammoniatum for sore- 
ness and rattling in the throat. Disin- 
fect surroundings. 

Stomach, Rupture of. 

No cure. Give Morphia or Chloroform 
to relieve suffering. 

Stomach Staggers. 

Nux vom. X Belladonna. 

Stomacace. 

In horses, commence with a few doses 
of Aconite, followed, in the order given, 
by Staphisagria, Merc, soluhilis, Acid 
phosphoric and lastly Sulphur. In cat- 
tle, sheep and swine, give Acid, sulphuris, 
Merc, soluh. If the animals are unable 
to chew on account of pain, give Sta- 



Stupor. 

Gelsemium, Arsenic, alh. 



102 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Super-purgation. 

Aloe. Loose motions accompanied 
by great straining, soreness and raw ap- 
pearance of the anus. Patient appears 
weak and exhausted after motion; quan- 
tities of gelatinous-looking materials 
come away with the stools. 

Antimon,. crud. Diarrhoea which alter- 
nates with constipation; dung balls are 
coated with mucus; rumbling in the ab- 
domen, due to fermentation of ingesta; 
inability to retain water, urine thick and 
cloudy; animal is troubled with flatu- 
lence, extremely drowsy, loses flesh rap- 
idly, occasionally an eruption of the 
skin, tongue coated with a thick fur 
down the middle. 

Acid phosphoric. Exhausting diar- 
rhoea of long standing, apparently pain- 
less, and the animal is unable to retain 
its faeces, constantly passing some invol- 
untarily. 

Arsen. alb. Diarrhoea with extreme 
weakness and emaciation; constant de- 
sire to drink; extremities cold; skin rough 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 103 

and coat harsh; eyes sunken; occasion- 
ally griping pains ; f 2eces fluid and watery. 

Bryonia. Diarrhoea during the heat 
of summer, due to exposure to atmos- 
pheric changes from great heat to sudden 
cold, or drinking cold water when heated 
from work. 

Camphor. Diarrhoea with shivering 
and coldness in the early stage with con- 
siderable abdominal pain. 

Pulsatilla for sucking foals; faeces 
variable, evacuated without pain, pass 
away spontaneously; diarrhoea generally 
occurs through the night. 

Merc, cor., shiny faeces in dysentery, 
accompanied Avith some blood and offen- 
sive odor. 

Ipecacuanha. Diarrhoea in young 
foals, faeces pappy, deep-yellow color, 
considerable griping pain attends the 
evacuations. 

Podophyllum. Young animals' diar- 
rhoea, prolapse of rectum from straining, 
especially indicated if small intestines 
are affected. 



104 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Rheum. ''Purgation on movement," 
action of bowels normal while patient is 
at rest, but on being driven purging 
comes on. 

Surfeit. 

Sulphur, chief remedy, also Staph, and 
Dulcam. If parts become denuded of 
hair, give Natrum mur. X Lycopodium; 
if due to cold, Aeon. X Bryonia; for itch- 
ing and sweating, Kali carhonicum. Ex- 
ternally apply damp, hot cloths. 

Tape Worm. 

The internal administration of Cina 
for a month, a dose to be given two to 
three times a day, consecutively, has a 
very favorable influence on the constitu- 
tion and doubtless produces such a 
healthy state of the mucous membrane 
lining the intestinal canal that the 
locality becomes unfavorable to the life 
and existence of these parasites. Spi- 
gelia might also be put to the test, especi- 
ally if giddiness, colic, lassitude and 
itching at the anus are marked symptoms. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 105 

Tetanus. 

First of all, keep patient in a darkened, 
well-ventilated and absolutely quiet box 
stall. Loud talking or any noise what- 
ever should be avoided, the more perfect 
the silence the better for the patient. 
The attendant should move about in the 
quietest and most deliberate manner 
possible. From a medicinal standpoint. 
Aconite will cure absolutely and alone 
if the difficulty can be distinctly traced 
to undue exposure to cold or sudden 
shock from local injury. 

Strychnia. The writer has cured te- 
tanus with this drug. This fact goes to 
prove the actual existence of the double 
action of drugs. I mean that each and 
every drug has two actions on the sys- 
tem distinctly opposite to each other. For 
instance, take tetanus. We all know 
that Strychnia given in physiological 
doses produces the same or at least 
similar symptoms as we find in a case of 
tetanus. It is not to be understood, 
however, that if a person has taken an 



106 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

over-dose of strychnia he should be 
given a minute dose of the same drug to 
overcome the action of the other larger 
dose, but it does mean that each disease 
exhibits a certain class of symptoms and 
that every drug when given in toxic dose 
does the same. Now, then, I believe 
that if we study the symptoms carefully, 
classify them, in other words, we will find 
that they correspond to a class of symp- 
toms produced by some drug. Our thor- 
ough knowledge, therefore, of ''specific 
drug action" is imperative, because we 
can then pick that drug which does co- 
respond, give it in minute dose and get 
good results. Now as to how this the- 
ory works out, I believe when we give 
a toxic dose, the amount and strength 
of such dose is so great that it simply 
overpowers the natural strength of the 
body, thereby setting up a set of symp- 
toms peculiar to itself, which are visible; 
but this same drug, if given where a dis- 
ease exhibits the same or similar class of 
symptoms as the drug does, in minute 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 107 

dose, will affect those particular organs 
inasmuch as it arouses their vitality and 
resisting power and stimulates them to 
action, putting them, in other words, 
into a natural and working condition. 

Acid hydrocyanic 3x. In five drop 
doses if Aconite fails this agent may be 
usefully employed. 

Thrush. 

Stalls should be kept absolutely clean. 
Foot washed out once a day with Lysol 
solution or 1-1000 Merc, bichloride. The 
crevices should be packed with dry 
calomel once a day till cured. 

Tuberculosis. 

Tuberculin. Lots of fresh air. 
(See ''Consumption.") 

Tympanites. 

Colchicum. Arsenicum X Nux vom., 
Aconite X Arsenicum if accompanied with 
much pain. If they perspire, give Pul- 
satilla. 



108 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Ulcers. 

Keep ulcer clean. Apply Senn's dust- 
ing powder (Borac. acid, 4 parts; Sali- 
cylic acid, 1 part), put on thickly and 
cover with bandage, or use 

Aristol or Iodoform. Apply same as 
above and bandage. 

Ulcer of Cornea. 

Bandage, exerting some pressure; hot 
applications are sometimes useful to allay 
pain and promote healing. Atropine, 
gr. i to H2O Si, twice per day if ulcer 
is central. If ulcer is marginal and deep, 
E serine gr. J to oi of H2O once a day. 
Formaline 1 to 2000 is sometimes useful 
as a wash two or three times a day. In 
indolent ulcers, mild irritants, such as 
powdered Calomel or Yellow Oxide of 
Merc, gr. viii, to vaseline gi will hasten 
resolution. 

Internally give Rhus tox., Hepar sulph,, 
Silicea, Arsen. alb., Merc, sol., Aurum, 
Thuja, Sulphur. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 109 

Urticaria. 

Arsenicum, Apis, Croton tig., Nux vom., 
Strych. phosph. 

Locally: Alkaline baths — ^Sol. Urtica 
iirens. 

Urine (Bloody). 

Aconite for inflammatory symptoms. 

Ipecac, in epidemic cases. 

Cantharis when caused by insects. 

Uva ursi for frequent emission of 
blood. 

Veratrum vir. if accompanied with con- 
stipation. 

Merc, vivus, when hard dung is ex- 
pelled mixed with thick, coagulated 
blood. 

Arnica, from injury. 

In obstinate cases give Phosphorus >( 
Sulph. 

Urine (Dribbling). 

Pulsatilla is chief remedy. Arnica, 
from injury; Gelsemium, due to paralysis; 
Ferrum met. if Gels, fails. 



110 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Urine (Retention of). 

Aconite at commencement. 
Cantharis or Hyoscyamus. 
Acidum phosphoricum. If painful 
urging Kali acetic. 

Catheterize if necessary. 

Vertigo. 

Belladonna will relieve in most cases, 
as it is due to retardation of the flow of 
blood from the brain. 

Arnica is indicated if caused by injury. 

Nux vom., if due to derangement of 
the digestive tract. 

Vomiting. 

Ipecac, Veratrum, Antimon. crud., 
Cuprum, Bismuth, suhnit. 

Vaginitis. 

The first thing to observe is cleanliness. 
The best method of insuring this is to 
freely wash out the canal and uterus with 
tepid solution of Merc, corrosiv., consist- 
ing of one part of drug to 1,000 of H2O. 



Veterinary Medical Practice. Ill 

After the parts are real clean, then use a 
lotion of Hydrastis Can., 1 part to 6 parts 
of H2O. Hydrastis is to be given also 
internally. 

Warts. 

Apply Argent, nitras, 10-30 gr. to gi of 
H2O once a day. Internally give Thuja 
Occident, Calcarea carb., also Sepia. 

Worms. 

Cina, Spigelia, Filix rnas, Calc. carb. or 
Terebinth. 

Wounds. 

First. Have everything sterile that 
touches the wound — hands, instruments, 
sponges, sutures, dressings, etc. 

Second. Stop hsemorrhage completely 
before closing the wound. 

Third. For irrigation, sterile water, 
or better, normal salt solution. 

Fourth. Allow no dead space for the 
accumulation of fluids; permit as little 
tension on the stitches as possible. 



112 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Fifth. Provide no drainage, unless for 
some special reason it is expected that 
fluids may accumulate in the wound. 

For dressings, see under 'SSurgery/' 
using either Dr. Nicholas Senn's dressing: 

^ Boracic acid 1 part. 

Salicylic acid 4 parts, mix. 

or plain Iodoform. In many cases the 
author has found a 25 per cent, solution 
of Succus calendula the best dressing. 
(Boericke & TafeFs preparation.) 



SURGICAL HINTS. 



For the benefit of those who do not 
speciahze in this branch, but who may be 
called on almost any time to perform some 
surgical operation or other, the author 
deemed it advisable to devote a few pages 
to the subject, and we will direct our at- 
tention first to the 

Operative Region. 

As all patients which come to the 
Veterinary Surgeon are blessed with a 
coat of hair, the operative region should 
be shaved. Owing to the fact that few 
patients are operated on under complete 
anaesthesia, therefore, apt to move more 
or less, a safety razor should be used in 
preference to the ordinary kind, avoiding 
thereby accidental cutting. After com- 
pleting the shaving process, the part 
should be w^ashed with warm water and 
castile soap ; then covered with cloths 
113 



114 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

dipped in a 1-1000 bichloride solution or 
a 1-30 carbolic solution. This dressing 
should remain in place until immediately 
before the operation. In the meantime 
the surgeon should get his instruments 
and other appliances ready in order to 
avoid any unnecessary delay after the 
operation has commenced. Immediately 
before the operation the shaved part 
should be washed and brushed with 
potash soap, then rubbed with alcohol 
and then irrigated with 1-500 bichloride 
solution. All cloths and sponges used 
should be rinsed, as often as they become 
soiled, in 1-500 bichloride solution. The 
region to be operated upon should be 
kept covered with the cloths or towels 
dipped in the bichloride solution until 
the surgeon commences his incision; and 
during the entire operation great care 
should be exercised to keep every portion 
of the wound covered except that part 
which the surgeon must have exposed 
for the continuance of his work. The 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 115 

Instruments. 

should be boiled for about five (5) min- 
utes prior to the operation, except the 
knives, which should not be boiled longer 
than three (3) minutes, as longer boiling 
will affect the cutting edge. During the 
operation keep all instruments and need- 
les to be used in a 1-40 carbol. solution 
The 

Sponges. 

should be cleansed in a soda solution, 
then immersed in water to which has been 
added about 10 to 15 grains of Potassium 
permanganate. This will turn them 
brown, but by rinsing them in a bowl of 
water, to which has been added 

^ Acid hydrochloric 5v. 

Sod. hyposulphite ,^iss. 

Mx. 

they can be bleached. After washing 
them with boiling water, they may then 
be placed in a 1-1000 bichloride solution 
ready for use. 



116 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

The Wound. 

Unless the wound is infected, it 
need not be flushed or irrigated with 
antiseptic solutions. If, however, flush- 
ing or irrigating proves necessary, a nor- 
mal salt solution should be used, followed 
with a 1-2000 solution of bichloride. 
In operations about the mouth, bladder 
or intestines, a boracic acid solution or 
a sterilized saline solution should be 
used. 

Dressing of Wounds 

after completion of an operation, de- 
pends, in veterinary practice, entirely 
upon the location. In some instances a 
dry powder dressing is the most desirable 
kind, such as: 

^ Acetanilid, 

Boracic acid aa oihss. 

Iodoform Si- 

Mixed. 

or Iodoform alone has found favor with 
some surgeons. 

Dr. Nicholas Senn's Dusting Powder 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 117 

is also considerably in use, the formula 
for which is 

1^ Salicylic acid 1 part. 

Acid boracic 4 parts. 

Mixed. 

The author has used the cerate of 

-Succus calendula with great success in 

many cases and would advise every 

practitioner to have a sufficient quantity 

on hand at all times. 

Last but not least comes 

The Operator's Hands. 

Pare nails and clean around and under 
them with a knife. Clean arms, hands 
and nails with a brush thoroughly in hot 
water and potash soap (Pearline). Then 
wash in alcohol (full strength) and then 
in a 1-1000 bichloride or 1-30 carboHc 
solution. The hands should be allowed 
to remain wet. 



Approximate Measures, 



1 min. varies from 1 to 2 drops. 

1 fluid drachni equals about 1 teaspoonful. 

2 fluid drachms equals about 1 dessert- 
spoonful. 

4 fluid drachms equals about Itablespoonful. 
2 fluid ounces equals about 1 wineglassful. 
4 fluid ounces equals about 1 teacupful. 

The Metric System* 

Table of Approximation. 

Grams Grams 
Apothecaries. (nearly), (exactly). 

Grain i equals 06 or .06479 

3i equals 1.30 or 1.2958 

5i equals 4. or 3.8874 

gi equals 30. or 31.103 



Mechanism of Labor. 

Horses carry their young 11 months. 
Cattle carry their young 9 months. 
Sheep carry their young 5 months. 
Hogs carry their young 4 months. 
Dogs carry their young 2 months. 



INDEX 



PAGE 

Abortion 29 

Abscesses 30 

Actinomycosis 31 

Afterbirth (Retention of) 31 

Amaurosis 32 

St. Anthony's Fire , 32 

Appetite (Loss of) 32 

Aphthae 32 

Apoplexy 32 

Arthritis (Joint 111) 33 

Asthma 33 

Ascites (Dropsy) 33, 53 

Atrophy 34 

Anthrax 34 

Anorexia (Loss of Appetite) 34 

Aneurism 35 

Angina Pectoris 35 

Azoturia 35 

Barreness 36 

Belching up Wind 36 

Bladder (Inversion of) 36 

Blood Poisoning 36 

Bronchitis 37 

Broncho-Pneumonia 38 

Cachexia Aquosa 38 

119 



120 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Calculus 39 

Canker 39 

Capped Hock 39 

Carditis 39 

Caries 40 

Catarrh 41 

Cataract 41 

Cerebritis 41 

Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis 41 

Chorea 41 

Choke 42 

Chancre 42 

Corj^za 42 

Common Cold 43 

Coma 44 

Corns 44 

Congestion of Kidneys 44 

Congestion of Liver 45 

Constipation 46 

Colic 46 

Consumption (Tuberculosis) 47 

Conjunctivitis 48 

Cracked Heel 48 

Crown Scale 49 

Crusta Lactea : 49 

Croup 49 

Curbs 49 

Cystitis 50 

Dermatodectes 50 

Diaphragm (Spasm of) 51, 99 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 121 

Diarrhoea 51 

Diabetes 52 

Distemper 52 

Dimness of eyes 53 

Dropsy 53 

Droptsole 54 

Dyspepsia 54 

Dysentery 54 

Dysuria 54 

Eczema 54 

Ectropium 55 

Elephantiasis 55 

Embolism 55 

Emphysema 55 

Endocarditis 55 

Endometritis 56 

Enteritis 56 

Encephalitis 56 

Epilepsy 56 

Eruption of Little Pigs 57 

Erysipelas 57 

Erysipelas on Sheep 57 

Erythema 57 

Eye-Lids (Swelling of) 58 

Farcy (Glanders) 58 

Fatigue 58 

Fever (Simple) 58 

Fever (Bilious) 59 

Fever (Intermittent) 59 

Fever (Putrid) 59 



122 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Fever (Typhoid) 59 

Fistula 59 

Fillaria Papillosa 59 

Fungous Growth 60 

Gangrene 61 

Gastritis 60 

Glanders 58 

Glossitis 61 

Gonorrhoea 61 

Goitre 61 

Grapes 62 

Gravel 62 

Grunter 62 

Grease 62 

Haemorrhoids 62 

Hardness of Hearing 63 

Heart (Dilation of) 63 

Heart (Fatty Degeneration of) 63 

Heart (Hypertrophy of) 64 

Hepatitis 64 

Herpes 64 

Hernia 64 

Hiccough 65 

Hydrophobia 65 

Hydrothorax Epizootic . 65 

Hysteria 65 

Impotence 66 

Indigestion 66 

Incarceration 66 

Inflammation of Arteries 66 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 123 

Influenza 66 

Intestinal Obstruction 67 

Jaundice 68 

Joint III 33 

Kidneys, Congestion of 68 

Laminitis 68 

Labor 68 

Laclirymation 68 

Lampas 69 

Laryngitis 69 

Leucorrhoea 69 

Lithiasis 70 

Loss of Appetite 32 

Lumbago 70 

Lymphangitis 70 

MammitJs 71 

Mange 71 

Malanders 71 

Meningitis 7] 

Metritis 72 

Milk 72 

Milk Fever 77 

Nail in Foot 73 

Nasal Polypus 86 

Nasal Gleet 73 

Navicular Disease 73 

Nephritis 73 

Nettlerash 74 

Obstruction of CEsophagus 74 

Obstruction of Intestines 67 



124 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Ophthalmia (Acute) 74 

Ophthahnia (Periodic) 75 

Orchitis 75 

Otitis 75 

Otalgia 75 

Palpitation 76 

Paralysis . . . 76 

Paraphymosis 77 

Parturient Fever 77 

Parotitis 77 

Peritonitis 78 

Pericarditis 78 

Pharvmgitis 79 

Phlebitis 80 

Phthisis Pulmonalis 80 

Pleurodynia 81 

Pleuropneumonia 81 

Pleurisy , 82 

Pneumonia 84 

Poll Evil 86 

Polypus (Nasal) 86 

Prolapsus Ani 86 

Ptyalism 87 

Purpura Hsemorrhagica 87 

Pyaemia 87 

Quittor 88 

Quinsy 88 

Rabies 89 

Ranula 89 

Rheumatism 89 



Veterinary Medical Practice. 125 

Retention of Fcetal Membranes 92 

Ringworm 92 

Ringbone 92 

Rickets 93 

Roaring 93 

Rot of Sheep 93 

Rot of Swine 94 

Rubeola, 95 

Satyriasis 95 

Scarlatina 95 

Snakebites 98 

Sore Teats 98 

Sprains 98 

Spasm of Diaphragm 51 , 99 

Spasm of Larynx 99 

Spavin (Bone) 99 

Specks on Cornea 99 

Spermatorrhoea 99 

Splenitis 99 

Stringhalt 99 

Strangles 100 

Stomach fRuptm'e of) 101 

Stomach Staggers 101 

Stomacace 101 

Stupor 101 

Superpurgation 101 

Surfeit 103 

Tapeworm 104 

Tetanus 104 

Thrush ,107 



126 Veterinary Medical Practice. 

Tuberculosis 107 

Tympanitis 107 

Ulcers 107 

Ulcer of Cornea 108 

Urticaria 108 

Urine (Bloody) 108 

Urine (Dribbling) 109 

Urine (Retention) 109 

Vertigo 109 

Vomiting 110 

Vaginitis 110 

Warts 110 

Worms Ill 

Wounds Ill 

Surgical Hints 112 



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